http://www.mutualselfcare.org/medicine/clinical/gait_disorders.aspx?G=s&M=k WebGait is spastic, spastic and ataxic and/or scissoring. 21. Treatment: Physical therapy for gait and balance training. Anti-spastic medications and botulinum injections to reduce muscle tone and spasticity. Pain control. Need to emphasize importance of hygiene to prevent infections and pressure injuries. 8.) Cerebellar Ataxic Gait

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WebThe tandem gait paradigm accentuates all the features of gait ataxia and is the most sensitive clinical test. Background: Although gait disturbance is one of the most pronounced and disabling symptoms in … WebConclusion: The consensus description provided here, clarifies the gait pattern associated with ataxic gait disturbance in a large cohort of participants. High quality research and reporting is needed to explore specific genetic diagnoses and identify biomarkers for disease progression in order to develop well-evidenced clinical guidelines and ... esteban muñoz saez

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WebGait dysfunctions change the pattern of how you walk (your gait). Walking can require more effort and energy, and add stress to other parts of the body if you have a gait dysfunction. ... Ataxic. A person with ataxic gait has inconsistent and erratic foot placement. To compensate they may have a wide-based stance (feet wide apart). It is often ... WebAtaxic gait an unsteady, uncoordinated walk, with a wide base and the feet thrown out, coming down first on the heel and then on the toes with a double tap.This gait is associated with cerebellar disturbances … WebThe pattern of how a person walks is called the gait. Different types of walking problems occur without a person's control. Most, but not all, are due to a physical condition. Some walking abnormalities have been given names: Propulsive gait -- a stooped, stiff posture with the head and neck bent forward. Scissors gait -- legs flexed slightly ... esteban morales sánchez