39-158

Potential areas in which abnormalities could lead to a pathologic gait are listed on the slide and include:

  • Stability of stance
  • The amount of foot clearance in swing
  • Appropriate pre-positioning of the foot in late swing
  • Adequate step length
  • Energy conservation 

Gage JR. Gait analysis: an essential tool in the treatment of cerebral palsy. Clin Orthop 1993;HD:126-34.