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What is the medical term for someone who cannot walk heel toe?

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Apropulsive: An apropulsive gait is one where there is not the normal heel-toe gait pattern.

Answered 11/14/2012

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A member asked:

What is the medical term for someone who cannot walk heel toe?

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Dr. Joseph Newman answered

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