title: Gait: the role of the ankle and foot in walking.
abstract: Evaluation of gait and its associated deviations from normal requires an in-depth evaluation of the patient and an appreciation for the complexity of the task. Understanding gait starts with an appreciation of the basic determinants of gait. Foot drop is a common gait deviation. Functionally, a foot drop results in a long limb. This will result in alterations of the gait cycle during swing phase. The common compensations for a foot drop include steppage gait, circumduction, and a persistently abducted limb. Noninterventional options for management of common gait deviations secondary to ankle/foot dysfunction present challenges.
authors.affiliation: Department of PM&R, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208, USA. Electronic address: dubina@mail.amc.edu.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dubin
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019468:Disease Management; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005684:Gait; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004856:Postural Balance; D016138:Walking
keywords: Ankle; Foot; Gait; Walking