Shuffling walk
A shuffling walk involves short, dragging steps with reduced foot clearance and diminished arm swing. It is a characteristic movement pattern in Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions affecting motor control.
Conditions that commonly cause shuffling walk
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Common Causes of Shuffling walk
- Parkinson's disease
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Cerebrovascular disease (vascular parkinsonism)
- Medication side effects (antipsychotics)
- Advanced dementia
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Shuffling walk
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- New onset shuffling gait in an older adult
- Shuffling with tremor or stiffness
- Frequent falls due to gait problems
- Shuffling with urinary incontinence and memory issues
- Progressive worsening of walking ability
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