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Which of the Following Abnormal Gaits Is a Compensation for Weakness

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Which of the following abnormal gaits is a compensation for weakness of the hip abductors,when patients lean toward the stance leg of the weak abductors in order to minimize the force required of the weak muscles to prevent downward movement of the pelvis?


A) Lateral trunk bending
B) Antalgic gait
C) Contralateral pelvis drop
D) Anterior trunk lean

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