Peripheral neuropathy, a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nervous system, can significantly impair a person’s ability to walk comfortably. This damage disrupts the communication ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, balance, and many aspects of daily life. It occurs when nerve cells in a part of the brain that produces dopamine slowly ...

Myositis is a group of conditions that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Viral myositis occurs as a complication of a viral infection, such as influenza viruses or enteroviruses. Viral myositis, ...

Gait apraxia is characterized by difficulty coordinating and initiating the movement of walking. It is distinct from lower limb apraxia, which may affect motor function of the lower limbs more ...

This 54-year-old male felt a snapping sensation in his right foot while trying on a shoe. He had difficulty walking and his right ankle became swollen. Past medical history is significant for ...

Peripheral artery disease affects approximately 236 million persons worldwide and is diagnosed with an ankle–brachial index of less than 0.90. Among older persons, 3.3% of those without peripheral ...