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Results 1 - 10 of 39 for Gait
  1. Walking abnormalities 
    ... of how a person walks is called the gait. Different types of walking problems occur without a ... Some walking abnormalities have been given names: Propulsive gait -- a stooped, stiff posture with the head and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003199.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Normal pressure hydrocephalus 
    ... a person walks: difficulty when beginning to walk (gait apraxia), feeling as if your feet are stuck to the ground (magnetic gait) Slowing of mental function: forgetfulness, difficulty paying attention, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000752.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints 
    Changes in posture and gait (walking pattern) are common with aging. The skeleton provides support and structure to the body. Joints are the areas where ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Foot drop 
    ... hits the ground. This is called a steppage gait . Depending on the cause of foot drop, you ... noise on the ground as you walk (steppage gait). You are unable to hold up the front ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007761.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair 
    If you have a gait belt, place it on the patient to help you get a grip during the transfer. During the turn, the patient ... your hands behind the patient or grab the gait belt. The following steps should be followed: Place ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000428.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cerebral palsy 
    ... may tighten even more over time. Abnormal walk (gait) -- arms tucked in toward the sides, knees crossed ... gets worse during periods of stress Tremors Unsteady gait Loss of coordination Floppy muscles, especially at rest, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000716.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Ataxia - telangiectasia 
    ... ataxia) in late childhood that can include ataxic gait (cerebellar ataxia ), jerky gait, unsteadiness Decreasing mental development, slows or stops after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001394.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Apraxia 
    ... button a shirt or tie a shoe. In gait apraxia, it becomes impossible for a person to take even a small step. Gait apraxia is commonly seen in normal pressure hydrocephalus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007472.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor 
    ... Accessed April 18, 2023. Hejkal J, Fisher AL. Gait, balance, and falls. In: Warshaw GA, Potter JF, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000254.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Drug use first aid 
    ... Drowsiness, coma Nausea and vomiting Staggering or unsteady gait ( ataxia ) Sweating or extremely dry, hot skin, blisters, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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