Question

which abnormal gait involves a quickening and shortening of normal strides, making the gait inefficient and often frustrating for the individual? parkinsons gait trendelenburg gait circumduction gait festinating gait

Explanation:

• Parkinson's gait is characterized by shuffling steps, reduced arm swing, and a stooped posture.
• Trendelenburg gait is due to weakness of the hip abductor muscles, causing a drop of the pelvis on the unsupported side.
• Circumduction gait involves swinging the leg outward in a circular motion to clear the ground, often seen in hemiplegia.
• Festinating gait is marked by quickening and shortening of strides, making the gait inefficient.

Answer:

Festinating gait