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Patients with cortical-basal ganglia-thalamocortical pathology can exhibit relatively pure dysequilibrium (subcortical dysequilibrium, frontal dysequilibrium) or freezing (freezing gait), but most patients initially or eventually exhibit signs of both (frontal gait disorder).
Gait disorders are classified on a phenom-enological scheme and their defining clinical presentations are described. An approach to the older adult patient with a gait disorder comprising standard (history and physical ex-amination) and specific gait evaluations, is presented.
21 paź 2016 · Thorough clinical observation of gait, taking a focused patient history and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations are basic steps in the categorization of gait disorders and serve as...
1 lis 2021 · Background: Patients with a variety of neuromuscular pathologies may present with gait abnormalities. Accurate assessment of each pattern, coupled with appropriate investigations, facilitates...
14 sty 2013 · Here we propose a novel categorization of gait disorders in elderly people, which takes into account the several resources required during gait.
In this article, we review the prevalence, impact, and causes of gait disorders in the elderly. We also outline appropriate clinical assessments and interventions known to reduce the severity of gait disorders.
Gait disorders are particularly prevalent in the elderly and increase fall risk. In this review we discuss an approach to the examination of gait and high-light key features of common gait disorders and their underlying causes.
