Question 1

common causes of a clumsy gait?

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Cervical stenosis : One cause that i see in my clinic is myelopathy from cervical spine or thoracic spine compression.

Question 2

i have bilateral weak arms clumsy hands  a change in gait   crepitus and pain  would s urgery help?

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Depends: If you are having some type of neck instability it certainly coould.  I hope you have consulted with a neurosurgeon.

Question 3

is there a way to train yourself to be less clumsy?

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Clumsiness: Have your primary care or neurologist rule out any underlying organic cause such as spinal stenosis.  Also enroll in occupational therapy or physical therapy program vs. Pilates/yoga.

Question 4

could botulism abruptly make you clumsy?

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Yes: yes as it may cause different degrees of paralysis

Question 5

how to help my clumsiness that i have had since teenager?

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Training: Anything you do a lot, you get a lot better at.

Question 6

could you tell me if someone is just really clumsy is that a sign of dyspraxia?

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Depends: Dyspraxia is a pathological condition related to brain dysfunction, while being clumsy is not.  If the clumsiness is new or getting worse, see your doctor right away, may need a neurologist to establish the diagnosis.

Question 7

are children with down syndrome clumsy?

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Most are.: Because persons with Down syndrome are genetically programed to have poor muscle tone, most of these special children are rather clumsy by design. Certainly, with focused physical therapy and individual effort this clumsiness can be improved and compensated for to some degree. These children should be watched closely during athletics & physical events, monitoring so that injury can be minimized.

Question 8

what could causes clumsiness after a migraine?

Accepted Answer

Brain ischemia: During severe migraine there can be decreased blood to the brain.  This can effect balance centers.  Vertigo and nausea are common.  Slow recovery of equilibrium may take a couple days.

Question 9

how can a klutz get rid of (or reduce) his / her clumsiness?

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Training: Anything you do a lot, you get a lot better at.

Question 10

my son is 1 and was walking normal, but now is very clumsy and can barely walk right. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: Sometimes toddlers are clumsy and fall a lot and that can be very normal. Your child's doctor will need to observe him walking , climbing, running and going from sitting to standing and standing to sitting to determine if there is any musculoskeletal issue for concern.

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