LIMPING Meaning and
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Limping is a physical condition characterized by an abnormal or uneven gait pattern while walking or running. It involves an uneven distribution of weight on the legs, resulting in an irregular or unsteady movement. This condition often occurs due to an underlying injury or impairment to one or more of the lower extremities, such as the hip, knee, ankle, foot, or leg muscles.
People who suffer from limping experience difficulty in maintaining a smooth, coordinated, and balanced movement while engaging in daily activities. They may exhibit an altered stride, favoring one leg over the other, thereby causing an apparent limp.
Limping can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, joint or muscle inflammation, neurological conditions, or underlying musculoskeletal disorders. It may also be a result of imbalances in leg length, weakness or paralysis of certain muscles, or chronic diseases like arthritis.
When someone is limping, they commonly experience pain, discomfort, or tenderness in the affected leg or foot, which may further limit their mobility or ability to bear weight. Treating limping often involves addressing the underlying cause through methods such as physical therapy, medication, rest, surgery, or the use of assistive devices like crutches, canes, or orthopedic braces. Rehabilitation and adaptive techniques can also be employed to restore or optimize a person's walking abilities.
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Walking lame, with a yielding step, claudication.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for LIMPING
Etymology of LIMPING
The word "limping" originated from the Middle English word "lympen", which comes from the Old English word "lympan", meaning to "walk lamely" or "move with difficulty". The Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "limpaz", which also meant "limping" or "halting". The etymology of "limping" ultimately ties back to the Proto-Indo-European root "leip-" which means to "adhere" or "stick". As walking with a limp often involves a hindrance in movement, this idea of sticking or adhering to the ground became associated with limping in different languages.
Similar spelling words for LIMPING
Conjugate verb Limping
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