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Can neuropathy cause gait problems?
Lower limb peripheral neuropathy (LLPN) includes sensory and motor impairments that result in impaired gait and balance, jeopardizing safe mobility.
What disease affects your gait?
Problems with gait, balance, and coordination are often caused by specific conditions, including: joint pain or conditions, such as arthritis. multiple sclerosis (MS) Meniere’s disease.
What is a neuropathic gait?
Neuropathic gait. A neuropathic gait is sometimes known as a foot drop. One foot flops down when your leg lifts up, so you need to pull your knee up high enough to prevent your toes from dragging on the ground when you walk.
What are the different types of gait?
– Stanford Medicine 25 Gaits – Hemiplegic Gait – Diplegic Gait – Neuropathic Gait – Myopathic Gait – Choreiform Gait – Ataxic Gait – Parkinsonian Gait – Sensory Gait
How to recognize and manage neuropathic pain?
Application of ice and heat
What causes gait problems?
Common Types of Gait Disorders. Doctors can look at how you are moving and figure out what type of gait disorder you are showing.
What’s causing your gait change?
Footwear.