International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Abnormal Gait: How Lower Extremity Joint Pathology Leads to Low Back Pain

Craig H. Lichtblau*, Christopher Warburton, Gabrielle Meli and Allyson Gorman

Low Back Pain (LBP) is a common and debilitating condition that often arises due to lower extremity joint pathologies that alter body mechanics and the gait cycle. There is an abundance of evidence linking pathologies of the ankle, knee, and hip to altered body mechanics, abnormal gait cycle, antalgic gait, and LBP. Here we describe the antagonistic relationship between lower extremity joints with significant pathology and altered gait, leading to LBP. Physiatrists should always address lower extremity joint integrity in patients with LBP.

Published Date: 2022-09-25; Received Date: 2022-07-15