Antalgic gait

An antalgic gait is a gait that develops as a way to avoid pain while walking (antalgic = anti- + alge, "against pain"). It is a form of gait abnormality where the stance phase of gait is abnormally shortened relative to the swing phase. It is a good indication of weight-bearing pain.

Conditions associated with an antalgic gait

 * Coxalgia
 * Leg cramps
 * Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD)
 * Osteoarthritis
 * Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
 * Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
 * Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)
 * Trauma