Stomping gait

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.

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

References

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