Myopathic gait

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Myopathic Gait

Myopathic gait (pronunciation: my-o-path-ic gait), also known as waddling gait, is a type of abnormal walking pattern that is typically associated with conditions that cause muscle weakness or muscle damage, such as muscular dystrophy and myopathy.

Etymology

The term "myopathic gait" is derived from the Greek words "myo," meaning muscle, and "pathos," meaning suffering. The term "gait" refers to the manner or pattern of walking. Therefore, "myopathic gait" can be understood as a walking pattern that is affected by muscle suffering or muscle disease.

Description

Individuals with a myopathic gait often have difficulty lifting their feet off the ground due to muscle weakness. This can result in a waddling or shuffling walk. The gait is often wide-based, with the individual taking short steps and swinging their body from side to side in an effort to maintain balance.

Related Terms

  • Gait: The pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate.
  • Muscular Dystrophy: A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
  • Myopathy: A disease of the muscle in which the muscle fibers do not function properly, resulting in muscular weakness.
  • Neuropathic Gait: A type of gait abnormality where the patient has a characteristic form of walking depending on the type of peripheral nerve disease.

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