Anantalgic gait is agait that develops as a way to avoidpain while walking (antalgic =anti- +alge, "against pain"). It is a form ofgait abnormality where the stance phase of gait is abnormally shortened relative to the swing phase. It is a good indication of weight-bearing pain.[1]
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