A waddling gait is the style of walking that is seen in a patient with proximal myopathy.

It is characterised by:

• a broad-based gait with a duck-like waddle to the swing phase
• the pelvis drops to the side of the leg being raised
• forward curvature of the lumbar spine
• marked body swing

This gait may also be seen in patients with congenital hip dislocation and pregnancy.