Gait Deviations

Pelvis and trunk

• Backward trunk leanIn preparation
• Contralateral pelvic dropIn single-limb stance the pelvis drops on the side of the swinging leg.
• Excessive lumbar extensionIn preparation
• Excessive pelvic rotationIn preparation
• Excessive posterior pelvic tilt during initial swingIn preparation
• Forward trunk leanIn preparation
• Hip hikingThe pelvis on the swing side is elevated so the limb can clear the floor.
• Lateral trunk lean toward the supporting legIn single-limb stance the trunk leans over the stance limb, keeping the pelvis level.