Gait and balance deficits are commonly experienced by individuals with a variety of
neurologic disorders. These deficits can be particularly frustrating because they
often profoundly impact a person's quality of life. The author applies information
about gait and balance based on the neurologic examination and summarizes important
relationships among common impairment measures of gait and balance deficits. She also
provides an interpretation of these relationships to assist the clinician in how to
identify and manage gait and balance deficits.
Keywords
gait - balance - strength - weakness - sensation - vibration - somatosensation - proprioception
- ataxia - foot drop - rehabilitation
