What Is Waddling Gait?

A waddling gait happens because of weakness in your hip girdle and upper thigh muscles. To make up for the weakness, you sway from side to side and your hip drops with each step. It's also called myopathic gait and can be caused by several conditions.

What is meant by waddling gait?

Waddling gait, also known as myopathic gait, is a way of walking. It's caused by muscle weakness in the pelvic girdle, which is a bowl-shaped network of muscles and bones that connects your torso to your hips and legs. It's also responsible for helping you balance.

What are the main causes for a waddling gait?

Waddling gait in children is commonly caused by hip disorders such as developmental hip dysplasia, septic sequelae in the hip, bilateral Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis.