Classification of Gait Abnormalities

Pathological Classification

Pathology Predominantly Symmetrical Predominantly Assymetrical
Upper motoneuron (UMN) Diplegia
Quadriplegia
Hemiplegia
Brain Stem Ataxic
Lower motoneuron (LMN) Spina Bifida Femoral nerve palsy
Sensory Neuropathy
Basal Ganglia Athetoid
Cortical Apraxia
Orthopedic Anteversion
Tibial torsion
Congenital Dislocation (CDH)
Amputee Trans-tibial
Trans-femoral

Anatomical Classification

Region Sagittal Frontal Transverse
Foot Toe flexion Pes planus/supinatus In/out-toeing
Ankle Equinus, Drop foot
Excessive dorsiflexion
Clonus
Varus/Valgus
Tibia Tibial Torsion
Knee Stiff knee
Recurvatum
Abnormal loading
Varus/Valgus
Femur Femoral Anteversion
Hip Forward trunk flexion Tendelenberg sign
Pelvis Anterior/posterior tilt Rotation
Spine Lordosis/kyphosis Duchenne sign Scoliosis
Arms Abnormal swing Lateral thrust

Functional Classification

Velocity Stride Length Cadence Stance Duration Step Length (wrt. contralat.) Step Time
(wrt. contralat.)
Step Width
Antalgic Low Short Fast Short Long Short Wide
Unstable Low Short Low Long
Compensated Normal Short Fast Short
Uncompensated Low Short Normal
Apropulsive Reduced