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Although the backward tilt is symptomatic of posture in heavier people,
perhaps the most prominent aspect of a heavy walk is the increased sideways
movement. This movement is generated at the hips, but it is at its most
notable at the shoulders as the figure shifts its weight along the lateral or
coronal plane to position itself over the center of gravity. The degree of shift is
linked to the size of the figure. This lateral movement may be quite subtle or, in
extreme cases—in bodies that are very heavy—it may be quite considerable.
Walking with a Limp
The walks we have considered so far are all fairly standard ones: an adult walk,
a child's walk, the walks of the elderly and the overweight. They all have one
thing in common: All are symmetrical actions. By contrast, a figure walking
with a limp creates a distinctive gait and an asymmetrical walk cycle. However,
the gait may vary a great deal, depending on the nature of the limp and the
factors that determine the limp. A limp that is a result of a pain in one of the
legs or the foot may vary in degree depending on the level of discomfort or
FIG 5.42
Limp: Walking with one
leg impeded, side view.
FIG 5.43
Limp: Walking with one
leg impeded, side view.
