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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.