Neurologic Gait Evaluation
From NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy by Kyle Rice
May 20, 2026 · 15 min · Season 6 · Episode 20
About this episode
The episode discusses gait deviations associated with a right-sided posterolateral disc herniation at L5-S1.
Harry presents with a right-sided posterolateral disc herniation at L5-S1 and demonstrates weakness associated with the involved nerve root. Which of the following gait deviations is MOST likely? A) Diminished propulsion during terminal stance B) Increased plantarflexion following initial contact C) Contralateral pelvic drop during stance D) Genu recurvatum during stance Join the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com Are your scores stuck despite working hard? Take my diagnostic quiz: https://thepthustle.com/blocks
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Rice
Topics covered
- neurologic evaluation
- gait deviations
- physical therapy
- disc herniation
- L5-S1
- nerve root weakness
Keywords
- gait evaluation
- disc herniation
- L5-S1
- nerve root
- physical therapy
- gait deviations
- propulsion
- plantarflexion
- pelvic drop
- genu recurvatum
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