The Gait Disorder of Advanced Essential Tremor
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Gait disturbances are described as any deviations from normal walking or gait. These disturbances stem from numerous etiologies. Due to their different clinical presentations, a high index of suspicion is required. The etiology can be determined through lab work, clinical presentation, and diagnostic testing.
The evaluation of gait disorders includes the careful clinical observation of gait and a neurological and orthopedic examination based on the patient history, all of which guide the choice of ancillary diagnostic procedures if required and appropriate. This review is intended to be a guide for clinicians on the physiological basis of gait, the clinical examination and on typical causes of gait disorders.
Human gait depends on a complex interplay of major parts of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. The individual gait pattern is influenced by age, personality, mood and sociocultural factors. The preferred walking speed in older adults is a sensitive marker of general health and survival. Safe walking requires intact cognition and executive control. Gait disorders lead to a loss of personal freedom, falls and injuries and result in a marked reduction in the quality of life.
Walking is a common activity of daily living and at the same time a very complex one. It involves all levels of the nervous system and many parts of the musculoskeletal apparatus as well as the cardiorespiratory system. A person’s gait pattern is strongly influenced by age, personality and mood.
An abnormal gait is a change to your walking pattern. Everyone’s natural walking style is unique. However, injuries and medical conditions can affect your walking pattern.
The evaluation of gait disorders includes the careful clinical observation of gait and a neurological and orthopedic examination based on the patient history, all of which guide the choice of ancillary diagnostic procedures if required and appropriate. This review is intended to be a guide for clinicians on the physiological basis of gait, the clinical examination and on typical causes of gait disorders.
Human gait depends on a complex interplay of major parts of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. The individual gait pattern is influenced by age, personality, mood and sociocultural factors. The preferred walking speed in older adults is a sensitive marker of general health and survival. Safe walking requires intact cognition and executive control. Gait disorders lead to a loss of personal freedom, falls and injuries and result in a marked reduction in the quality of life.
Walking is a common activity of daily living and at the same time a very complex one. It involves all levels of the nervous system and many parts of the musculoskeletal apparatus as well as the cardiorespiratory system. A person’s gait pattern is strongly influenced by age, personality and mood.
An abnormal gait is a change to your walking pattern. Everyone’s natural walking style is unique. However, injuries and medical conditions can affect your walking pattern.