Magnetic gait
Magnetic Gait
Magnetic Gait (pronunciation: mag-net-ic geyt) is a type of gait abnormality characterized by a patient's feet appearing as if they are adhering to the floor while walking. This gait pattern is often seen in patients with extrapyramidal disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease.
Etymology
The term "magnetic gait" is derived from the English words "magnetic", referring to the attractive or repelling properties of magnets, and "gait", referring to the manner or style of walking. The term is used to describe the appearance of the patient's feet seeming to stick to the floor during ambulation, similar to how magnets stick to metal surfaces.
Related Terms
- Gait: The pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate.
- Parkinson's disease: A long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.
- Extrapyramidal system: A part of the motor system network causing involuntary actions.
- Gait Abnormality: Any deviation from normal walking (gait). Watching a patient walk is the most important part of the neurological examination.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnetic gait
- Wikipedia's article - Magnetic gait
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