Gait Disturbance

Tips from survivors: “I focus on each step—slow and steady makes walking safer.”

Changes or difficulty in the way a person walks after a stroke.

Uneven steps, dragging one foot, reduced balance, slower walking speed, or needing support to walk safely.

Stroke affects muscle strength, coordination, balance, and motor control needed for normal walking.

Very common, especially in strokes affecting movement and balance.

Physical therapy, gait training, assistive devices (cane, walker, AFO), and strengthening exercises.

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