Stomping gait

Stomping gait is a type of gait abnormality where the person appears to be stomping when they walk. This is often due to a condition known as peripheral neuropathy, which affects the nerves in the legs and feet.

Causes

Stomping gait can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Peripheral neuropathy: This is a condition where the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, are damaged. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including a stomping gait.
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: This is a group of inherited disorders that affect the nerves in the arms and legs.
• Spinal cord injury: An injury to the spinal cord can disrupt the signals between the brain and the legs, leading to a stomping gait.
• Stroke: A stroke can damage the part of the brain that controls movement, leading to a variety of gait abnormalities, including a stomping gait.

Symptoms

The main symptom of a stomping gait is a heavy, stomping walk. Other symptoms can include:

• Difficulty lifting the foot off the ground
• Dragging the foot or feet
• Difficulty with balance
• Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet

Treatment

Treatment for a stomping gait will depend on the underlying cause. This can include:

• Physical therapy: This can help to improve strength and balance.
• Occupational therapy: This can help to improve the ability to perform daily activities.
• Medication: This can help to manage symptoms such as pain or numbness.
• Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be needed to treat the underlying cause of the stomping gait.

See also

• Gait abnormality
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke

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