Stomping gait explained

Stomping gait (or sensory ataxia gait) is a form of gait abnormality.It indicates involvement of posterior column.Posterior column carries proprioception which is essential for coordination of motor movements.__TOC__

Presentation

Uncoordinated walking ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Conditions associated with a stomping gait

• Friedreich's ataxia
• Pernicious anemia
• Tabes dorsalis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Spinal cord disease
• Multiple sclerosis

Notes and References

1. Web site: Medical Web Ends.
2. Web site: sensory ataxic gait - General Practice Notebook. www.gpnotebook.co.uk.
3. Web site: Sensory ataxia information Diseases Database. Malcolm. Duncan. 27 May 2019. www.diseasesdatabase.com.