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Category - Exercise Programming and Implementation

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Which example is not a common cause for gait abnormalities?

Muscular weakness
Decreased stabilization function of the gluteus medius and minimus
Neurological disorders
Overactive gluteus maximus

Explanation

Answer: D - An overactive gluteus maximus is not a common cause for gait abnormalities. Rather, a weak gluteus maximus can contribute to an abnormal anterior lean of the torso during heel strike portion of the stance phase.

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