You will be working with a patient who has had a stroke.You expect which of the following descriptions to best characterize the typical gait pattern that you will see?

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The typical gait pattern seen in patients who have had a stroke is characterized by weight shift to the uninvolved side with circumduction of the involved leg. This is due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles controlling the involved leg, making it difficult for the patient to fully flex and lift the leg during the swing phase of gait. The weight shift to the uninvolved side helps to compensate for this, allowing the patient to maintain balance and forward progression during walking. Option A is not typically seen in patients with stroke, but may be seen in patients with low back pain. Option B may be seen in patients with hemiparesis, but is not representative of the typical gait pattern seen in stroke patients. Option D is not typically seen in stroke patients either.

You Will Be Working with a Patient Who Has Had