MrMeyer Is an 81 Year-Old Man Who Walks with a Very

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Multiple Choice

Mr.Meyer is an 81 year-old man who walks with a very slow gait velocity.Given his slow velocity what changes to normal gait do you expect to see during observational gait analysis?

• A)A change in the out-of-phase relationship of the lower extremities
• B)Difficulty with foot clearance during swing limb advancement
• C)Reduced amplitude of arm swing
• D)Less time spent in single limb support

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