Tremulous, tottering gait.
Great exaggeration of the reflexes.
Stiffness and lameness of the ankles and knees.
Excessive rigidity of the legs; flexion difficult; spastic gait, the legs becoming interlocked, and walking is difficult or impossible.
Sudden onset of the trouble, and apparent aggravation in cold and damp weather.
Emaciation of the gluteal muscles also observed.
Those having taken it walked on the metatarso-phalangeal articulation, the heel not touching the ground.
Impossible to stand steady; swayed from side to side, but closing the eyes had no effect. This with the exaggerated reflexes would exclude its use in locomotor ataxia.
Debility and tremors of the legs.
Rigidity of the adductors of the thighs.