Limp


 
 
Limp

A limp is a type of asymmetric abnormality of the gait generally associated with being lame.

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Limping may be caused by unequal leg lengths (short leg limp), experiencing pain when walking (antalgic limp, or trendelenburg), muscle weakness, disorders of proprioception, or stiffness of joints (in arthritis, for example).

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Someone taking a step with a limp appears to begin to kneel and then quickly rise up on the other leg; to bystanders the process may appear arduous and painful, but this is not always the case.

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Gait: A gait is a particular way or manner of moving on foot: walking and running are the two basic human gaits; see also gait analysis and gait (human).A horses's gait is any of the ways, such as a canter, trot, or walk, by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm.GAIT stan...

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Limp related Images and Photos (experimental)

Limp Bizkit - Caution
Limp Bizkit - Caution
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish

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Arthritis (1) - Proprioception (1) - Trendelenburg (1) - MPEG (1) - MP3 (1) - Open source (1) - Leg (1) - Lame (1) - Gait (1) - Antalgic limp (1) - Pain (1) - Short leg limp (1) -
 

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