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What is the effect of cerebral palsy on gait efficiency?

It causes ankle motion restriction

It causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait (correct)

It causes a shuffling gait and increased risk of falling

It causes uneven step length and poor stability

Which neurological condition results in asymmetry and a choppy gait?

Ataxia

Stroke (correct)

Parkinson's disease

Gluteus medius weakness

What is the effect of Parkinson's disease on gait?

It causes ankle motion restriction

It causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait

It causes a shuffling gait and increased risk of falling (correct)

It causes uneven step length and poor stability

How do orthopaedic conditions affect gait?

They affect gait in various ways Signup and view all the answers

What causes the Trendelenburg gait?

Gluteus medius weakness Signup and view all the answers

Which condition causes uneven step length and poor stability?

Ataxia Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ankle motion restriction on gait?

It causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait Signup and view all the answers

How does quadriceps weakness affect gait?

It causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of gluteus medius weakness on gait?

It causes the Trendelenburg gait Signup and view all the answers

What is the common effect of neurological conditions on gait efficiency?

It causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait Signup and view all the answers

How does stroke affect gait?

It results in asymmetry and a choppy gait Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of knee injuries or ankle sprains on gait?

They affect gait in various ways Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Neurological conditions affect gait efficiency.
Cerebral palsy causes exaggerated knee flexion and less efficient gait.
Stroke results in asymmetry and a choppy gait.
Parkinson's disease causes a shuffling gait and increased risk of falling.
Ataxia causes uneven step length and poor stability.
Orthopaedic conditions such as knee injuries or ankle sprains affect gait.
Quadriceps weakness and knee motion restriction affect gait.
Ankle motion restriction affects gait.
Gluteus medius weakness causes the Trendelenburg gait.
Gait efficiency is affected by various factors and conditions.

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Test your knowledge on gait and its association with neurological and orthopaedic conditions. This quiz covers topics such as cerebral palsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, ataxia, and more. Learn about the effects of various conditions on gait efficiency and how they manifest in different ways. Improve your understanding of the importance of gait and its impact on daily activities. Take this quiz and enhance your knowledge on this important aspect of human movement.