Which of the Following Gait Deviations Is the MOST Common

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gait deviations is the MOST common compensation for weak dorsiflexors?

• A)Circumduction of the hip during swing
• B)Decreased knee flexion during stance
• C)Increased plantarflexion during swing
• D)Hip hiking on the contralateral limb

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