Question:
Seen in pts with Parkinson’s; diminished movement overall. - elbows, trunk, and LEs are partially flexed - little reciprocal arm swing - stride length is greatly diminished and the swing foot doesn’t step beyond the stance foot - may be up on toes and pt appears as though they are being pushed forward; narrow base of support, begins slower, then picks up speed which is difficult to control; short shuffling steps
Author: Lexi BishopAnswer:
Festinating or Parkinsonian gait
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