Which example is not a common cause for gait abnormalities?
a. muscular weakness
b. decreased stabilization function of the gluteus medius and minimus
c. neurological disorders
d. overactive gluteus maximus
Answer: d. overactive gluteus maximus
An overactive gluteus maximus is not a common cause for gait abnormalities. Rather, a weak gluteus maximus can contribute to an abnormal anterior lean of the torso during heel strike portion of the stance phase.