Learn about calcaneal gait, including its definition, causes, characteristic walking pattern, ankle muscle weakness and associated clinical conditions in physiotherapy. Definition Calcaneal gait is an abnormal gait characterized by excessive weight bearing on the heel due to weakness or paralysis of the plantar flexor muscles of the ankle, particularly the gastrocnemius and soleus. Causes: TibialContinueContinue reading “Calcaneal Gait: Causes, Characteristics and Clinical Features”
