It's the way that you walk 

by Kevin O'Hara D.C.

 

Chiropractor Servicing Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Barrington 

Here is a short list of changes in the way people walk that can signify health issues that should be addressed immediately.

Festination................................Shuffling,mincing,propulsion................Parkinsons

Motor Ataxia.............................Staggering..............................................Cerebellum

Sensory Ataxia..........................Foot Slappage..................................Posterior column, spinal chord 

Steppage...................................Foot drop, toe drag, foot slap...........Anterior tibialis, L4, deep pain

Gluteus Medius Lurch..............Lateral sway over weight bearing leg......L5

Gluteus Maximus Lurch...........osterior sway (leans back during mid-stance); S1

Circumduction...........................CVA, Weak Quads (unilateral)

Waddling..................................MD, clumsy, weak 

Scissor.....................................Cerebral Palsy, Adductor spasm

 

Sometimes just paying attention to your body or being observant to those around you can give you information about health issues. Pay attention and don't delay if you see or feel something odd.

 See ytou in the office.

Dr Kevin 

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