GAIT ALIGNMENT-MEDIAL OR LATERAL WHIP
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SUMMARY
1. Medial whip: excessive external rotation of the knee, excessive varus in prosthetic knee, tight-fitting prosthesis, improper donning of the prosthesis.
2. Lateral whip: excessive internal rotation of the knee, excessive valgus in prosthetic knee, tight-fitting prosthesis, improper donning of the prosthesis.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
