Your Patient Has a Tendency to Cross the Unsupported Limb

question 9

Multiple Choice

Your patient has a tendency to cross the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase.This could indicate spasticity of which of the following muscle groups?

• A) Hip flexors
• B) Hip adductors
• C) Knee extensors
• D) Ankle plantar flexors

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