Stomping gait
Stomping gait (or sensory ataxia gait) is a form of gait abnormality. It indicates involvement of posterior column. Posterior column carries proprioception which is essential for coordination of motor movements.
Conditions associated with a stomping gait
- Friedreich's ataxia
- Pernicious anemia
- Tabes dorsalis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Spinal cord disease
- Multiple sclerosis
References
- "Medical Web Ends".
- "sensory ataxic gait - General Practice Notebook". www.gpnotebook.co.uk.
- Duncan, Malcolm (27 May 2019). "Sensory ataxia information Diseases Database". www.diseasesdatabase.com.
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