Slapping of the Foot During Heel Strike and Increased Knee

question 26

Multiple Choice

Slapping of the foot during heel strike and increased knee and hip flexion during swing are characteristic of __________.

• A) Weakness in the gluteus medius and minimus.
• B) Weakness in the quadriceps femoris.
• C) Weakness in the plantar flexors.
• D) Weakness in the dorsiflexors.

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