Ataxia
- Ataxia is one of the classic signs of cerebellar disease. It appears in the trunk, extremities, head, mouth, and tongue (speech). Multi-joint and patterns of movement are more affected than single-joint movements. Ataxia is most often associated with disturbances of gait (walk).
- Ataxic gait is one in which there is uneven step length, width is irregular, rhythm is absent, and the feet are often lifted too high. The individual cannot walk in a straight line without lurching. Arm swing is typically absent.
Source: Umphred, D.A. (2001). Neurological Rehabilitation. 4th Ed. U.S.A.: Mosby, Inc.
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- Ataxia is one of the classic signs of cerebellar disease. It appears in the trunk, extremities, head, mouth, and tongue (speech). Multi-joint and patterns of movement are more affected than single-joint movements. Ataxia is most often associated with disturbances of gait (walk).
- Ataxic gait is one in which there is uneven step length, width is irregular, rhythm is absent, and the feet are often lifted too high. The individual cannot walk in a straight line without lurching. Arm swing is typically absent.
Source: Umphred, D.A. (2001). Neurological Rehabilitation. 4th Ed. U.S.A.: Mosby, Inc.
