The "ideal" gait of an individual with an orthopaedic injury and / or neurological condition may be considerably different from a clinician's picture of "ideal." As long as the individual is ambulating as safely as possible and in the most efficient manner possible, their "dysfunctional" gait pattern is actually their "ideal" gait pattern. Your gait is your walking pattern. You may have an abnormal gait if you drag or shuffle your feet, limp or feel off balance when walking. Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Most animals use a variety of gaits, selecting gait based on speed, terrain, the need to maneuver, and energetic efficiency. Gait is defined as the walking pattern in humans. [1] It is further described as particular manner of moving on foot which can be a walk, jog or run. [2] Human gait depends on a complex interplay of major parts of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems. The individual gait pattern is influenced by age, personality, mood and sociocultural factors. [3] The preferred walking speed in older adult s is a sensitive marker of general health and survival. [3] Safe walking ...
