Gait disorder, in which a person has difficulty initiating or coordinating the voluntary movements necessary for walking, despite the absence of physical paralysis or weakness. It is usually associated with neurological diseases affecting the frontal lobes or basal ganglia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. People with graceful apraxia may exhibit a slow, shuffling, or erratic gait, and have difficulty starting or stopping movement, as well as maintaining proper posture. Treatment includes physical therapy and other rehabilitation strategies to improve mobility and reduce the risk of falls.