Neurol. praxi. 2013;14(4):176-178

Classification of gait disorders

doc.MUDr.Peter Valkovič, PhD.^{0, 2}, prof.MUDr.Evžen Růžička, DrSc., FCMA³

¹ II. neurologická klinika LF UK a UNB, Bratislava

² Ústav normálnej a patologickej fyziológie SAV, Bratislava

³ Neurologická klinika a Centrum klinických neurověd, 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha

Human gait depends on ability of locomotion (including initiation and maintenance of rhythmic stepping), balance, and ability to

adapt to the environment. Dysfunction in any of these systems can disturb gait. Currently, a classification of gait disorders based on

clinical findings becomes popular in clinical practice. Recognition of typical pattern of gait disorder constitutes the first step to postulate



diagnosis: Secondly, a clinically „probable“ diagnosis is appointed. It is done by considering findings on auxilliary work-up, effect

of specific treatment, and disease course. „Definitive“ diagnosis is based on histopathology. Targeted assessment of gait disorders not

only helps to determine proper diagnosis but also may indicate prognosis and curability of disease.

Keywords: gait disorder, classification, diagnosis

Published: October 1, 2013  Show citation