Sentences with phrase «alter the gait of»

Morton's Toe, named after Dr. Dudley Morton, is a a condition wherein the second toe's length is equal to or longer than the big toe; in extreme cases this can alter the gait of the patient and cause pain, but many people have the condition with no ill effect.

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Your gait will alter because you are going to protect that blistered spot until it heals up,» says Joseph LeMaster, MD, an assistant professor at the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Medicine.

I have altered the speed of my gait, so that I am not pushing off too aggressively, this has reduced pain, is this the correct thing to do, or should I be walking full speed regardless if it hurts?

The result is poor posture, altered gait, and tightening of the antagonist muscles, especially those of the lower back.

Dogs may walk or run with an altered gait, often resisting movements that require full extension or flexion of the rear legs.

Other signs suggestive of a brain tumor include abnormal behavior (e.g., increased aggression), altered consciousness, hypersensitivity to pain or touch in the neck area, vision problems, propulsive circling motions, uncoordinated movement and a «drunken,» unsteady gait.

Amputating the tips of their toes drastically alters the conformation of their feet and their overall gait, which over time can lead to chronic arthritis, neuralgia, degenerative joint disease, back pain, and balance impairment.

Typically, the first sign of arthritis is an altered gait, as your dog or cat attempts to put less weight on the affected joint.

Dogs that show physical symptoms may walk or run with an altered gait, often resisting movements that require full extension or flexion of their hind legs.

The Vet will look for an altered gait, decreased range of motion, joint instability, pain pain and listen to see if there are abnormal sounds coming from the joints.