What is Trendelenburg Gait or Hip Drop? Trendelenburg Gait or Hip drop is actually a deficiency or hip muscle weakness seen mostly in the runner which occurs when the entire body weight falls on one leg and it is that particular leg which requires supporting the full body weight during the stance phase of running.
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