Gait Analysis in Physical Therapy

In a patient exhibiting Trendelenburg gait due to right hip abductor weakness, what compensatory mechanism is most likely to be observed during the stance phase of the right leg?

A patient with Parkinson's disease exhibits a festinating gait pattern. Which intervention strategy would be MOST effective in addressing this specific gait abnormality?

During instrumented gait analysis, force plate data reveals a prolonged loading rate during the initial contact phase. What impairment is MOST likely contributing to this finding?

Which parameter of gait is LEAST affected by age-related changes in healthy older adults?

Which of the following is the MOST effective way to differentiate between an antalgic gait and a paretic gait using observational gait analysis?

A patient post-stroke exhibits a hemiplegic gait pattern with significant difficulty clearing the foot during the swing phase. What is the MOST appropriate intervention to directly address this specific impairment?

In instrumented gait analysis, reduced peak hip extension during the terminal stance phase is observed. What muscle group is MOST likely exhibiting weakness or limited flexibility?

A patient with cerebral palsy exhibits a scissoring gait pattern. Which intervention would be MOST effective in reducing the adduction and internal rotation at the hips that contribute to this gait deviation?

What is the PRIMARY advantage of using instrumented gait analysis over observational gait analysis in a research setting?

Identify the MOST significant limitation of relying solely on observational gait analysis in assessing a patient with subtle gait deviations.

During gait analysis of a patient with a transfemoral amputation, which of the following compensatory mechanisms would MOST likely indicate a prosthesis that is too long?

A patient with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy exhibits excessive plantarflexion during the stance phase of gait. Instrumented gait analysis using EMG would MOST likely reveal increased activity in which muscle?

Which of the following gait parameters is MOST directly related to energy expenditure during walking?

A patient is being evaluated for persistent knee pain. During gait analysis, you observe excessive hip adduction during the stance phase. Which of the following impairments is MOST likely contributing to this gait deviation?

A physical therapist is using instrumented gait analysis to assess a patient's progress after a stroke. They observe a decrease in the peak knee flexion angle during the swing phase on the affected side. Which intervention would MOST directly address this impairment?

A researcher is conducting a study on the effects of a new running shoe on lower extremity biomechanics. Which combination of instrumented gait analysis techniques would provide the MOST comprehensive data for this study?

A patient recovering from a tibial fracture is demonstrating a shortened step length on the affected side. Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to contribute to this gait deviation?

During gait analysis, a patient exhibits excessive lateral trunk bending during the midstance phase on the right leg. This is MOST likely due to weakness of which muscle group?

A physical therapist is analyzing the gait of a child with cerebral palsy and observes that the child walks with excessive internal rotation of the hips. Which muscle group is MOST likely contributing to this gait pattern?

When using observational gait analysis to assess a patient, which view provides the MOST information about pelvic rotation and trunk stability?

A patient with a recent ankle sprain demonstrates decreased push-off strength during gait. Which of the following interventions would be MOST effective in improving this specific aspect of gait?

A patient with knee osteoarthritis (OA) reports increased pain during the loading response phase of gait. Which gait modification is the LEAST likely to reduce the pain during this phase?

In instrumented gait analysis, what is the PRIMARY purpose of using reflective markers placed on specific anatomical landmarks?

A patient has undergone a total hip arthroplasty (THA) and is being evaluated for gait deviations. Which of the following gait deviations would be MOST indicative of hip abductor weakness?

During gait analysis, a patient exhibits excessive knee hyperextension during the stance phase. Which muscle group is MOST likely weak, leading to this compensation?

A researcher is investigating the effects of a new orthotic device on plantar pressure distribution during gait. Which type of sensor would be MOST appropriate for this study?

A patient with peripheral neuropathy is experiencing a steppage gait. Which of the following interventions would be MOST beneficial in addressing the foot drop associated with this gait pattern?

A patient demonstrates limited arm swing during gait. Which of the following is LEAST likely to contribute to this deviation?

In instrumented gait analysis, a decreased vertical ground reaction force during the loading response indicates which of the following?

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate method for quantifying pelvic rotation during gait analysis?

A patient with a below-knee amputation is exhibiting excessive knee flexion during the terminal stance phase on the prosthetic side. Which prosthetic adjustment is MOST likely to correct this deviation?

A patient post-stroke presents with a circumduction gait pattern. What is the PRIMARY impairment causing this gait deviation?

During instrumented gait analysis, a physical therapist observes a prolonged period of co-contraction of the quadriceps and hamstrings muscles throughout the gait cycle. This finding is MOST indicative of which condition?

A patient with a unilateral foot drop is being fitted with an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). Which AFO characteristic is MOST important for addressing this gait deviation?

A patient recovering from a stroke is having difficulty with forward progression during gait. Which of the following interventions would be MOST effective in improving propulsion?

During observational gait analysis, a patient is noted to have excessive hip hiking during the swing phase. This is MOST likely due to:

In a patient demonstrating a scissoring gait pattern secondary to spasticity, which instrumented gait analysis measurement would be MOST critical in quantifying the adductor muscle overactivity contributing to this gait deviation?

A researcher aims to investigate the effectiveness of a novel rehabilitation protocol on improving gait symmetry in post-stroke patients. Which combination of gait parameters derived from instrumented gait analysis would provide the MOST comprehensive assessment of gait symmetry?

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with Parkinson's disease who exhibits a shuffling gait characterized by reduced step length and increased cadence. Which intervention strategy would MOST effectively address the underlying biomechanical impairments contributing to this gait pattern?

A patient with a transfemoral amputation is exhibiting excessive trunk lateral bending towards the prosthetic side during the stance phase. Which prosthetic modification would be MOST appropriate to address this gait deviation, assuming proper alignment and fit have already been confirmed?

During a research study on individuals with hemiparesis post-stroke, which measure obtained via instrumented gait analysis would BEST reflect the propulsive forces generated by the paretic limb during the terminal stance and pre-swing phases of gait?