Antalgic gait is a form of gait abnormality. It is a posture or gait adopted by an individual to minimize or avoid pain. The result is a limp that decreases the single support time for the affected limb, a shortened stride length for contra lateral limb and an increased double support time. Some conditions associated with antalgic gait are trauma, Osteoarthritis and Coxalgia. It is important to
. recognize and treat the underlying cause of the antalgic gait because if the underlying cause is left untreated, the weight transfer from a particular limb or part of the body to another will lead to an unstable alignment, increased shock and stress.
