what is trendelenburg gait
Trendelenburg Gait. A positive Trendelenburg gait (gluteus medius gait/lurching gait) is generally indicative of hip abductor weakness. The classic Trendelenburg's gait pattern is seen when the stance phase hip abductors cannot resist the pull of gravity on the unsupported swing phase lower extremity.The therapist will observe the swing phase pelvis dip below level.reatment of Trendelenburg gait is by strengthening of the abductor muscles when possible. Treatment of the lurching gait pattern is by strongly encouraging patients to use forearm crutches, which will decrease both the energy of walking and the force on the joints in the lower extremities, especially the knee joint.