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December 2015 PMID 26666758

"Gunslinger's gait": a new cause of unilaterally reduced arm swing.

Rui Araújo, Joaquim J Ferreira, Angelo Antonini, Bastiaan R Bloem

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a mixture of curiosity and support for the behavioral explanation of 'gunslinger gait,' with posts highlighting Putin's long-standing walk pattern, references to KGB training, and speculation about its implications, which collectively show moderate agreement and interest driven by recognizable political figures and historical context.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that 'gunslinger gait' is linked to behavioral or training adaptations, with some referencing KGB and military origins.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high engagement with the topic, referencing specific articles, historical behaviors, and familiar figures like Putin and Medvedev, indicating strong curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants analyze the gait, discuss neurological vs. behavioral causes, and mention relevant training, demonstrating moderate depth of engagement without deep scientific debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse indicates an acknowledgment of potential implications for understanding political figures' behaviors, though it remains speculative and focused on observational clues.

Abstract in brief

  • The article suggests a new possible cause for unilaterally reduced arm swing, called "gunslingers gait," observed in Russian officials, which may be linked to behavioral adaptations rather than medical conditions.
  • Analysis of YouTube videos showed that leaders like Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev all display a consistent reduction in their right arm swing, without other neurological issues.
  • The authors propose that this gait pattern might result from military or weapons training that encourages keeping the right hand close to the chest for quick drawing, and it should be considered when diagnosing reduced arm swing.
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Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians with reduced right arm swing while walking) https://t.co/oHmP9RSL5H

Dec 22, 2022 · 75 likes · 10 shares · 98,824 followers View post →
Dr.Pradeep Kallollimath
@drpradeepck · X

https://t.co/14lmMHiRTl

Mar 4, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,739 followers View post →
Carl Volt
@CarlVolt · X

@WeaponOutfitter https://t.co/1Bld3RhLA7

Dec 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 653 followers View post →
Dr. Hanin AlGethami
@Hjalgethami · X

#Araújo R, Ferreira JJ, Antonini A, Bloem BR. #Gunslinger's gait": a new cause of unilaterally reduced arm swing. BMJ. 2015 Dec 14;351:h6141. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h6141. PMID: 26666758; PMCID: PMC4678175. https://t.co/bYQEgFOnDc

Feb 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 174 followers View post →
Rana Kabeer, MD, MPH
@RanaSays · X

https://t.co/701jkz4uSf

Jun 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 925 followers View post →
TruLee WORK ACCOUNT
@TruleeIy · X

@RWApodcast All they harp on now is the "gunslinger gait" which they are trying to roll back from being badass to a "paralysis" problem again, even though they themselves already made so many videos gushing about how cool his KGB training is

Jul 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 143 followers View post →

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A. Knight
@alice_drw1109 · X

@ryan_grimaldy @mog_russEN Believe or not it’s a thing and it’s been studied first they thought it was a neurological deficiency until they saw it on other high ranking Russian officials https://t.co/Uwqo2rlCMv

Aug 21, 2025 · 335 followers View post →
Dr. Hanin AlGethami
@Hjalgethami · X

#Araújo R, Ferreira JJ, Antonini A, Bloem BR. #Gunslinger's gait": a new cause of unilaterally reduced arm swing. BMJ. 2015 Dec 14;351:h6141. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h6141. PMID: 26666758; PMCID: PMC4678175. https://t.co/bYQEgFOnDc

Feb 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 174 followers View post →
Ad Hofsink
@AdHofsink · X

@RoebsterBlack @wierdduk Yep. Gunslinger hand. https://t.co/fKLmDZDchD

Jan 17, 2023 · 549 followers View post →
Dr Yogesh Kutte
@KutteDr · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 23, 2022 · 10 shares · 63 followers View post →
sun
@Sunshu5 · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 17 followers View post →
Udbhav
@desh3212 · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 96 followers View post →
Mac
@MAC0X · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 37 followers View post →
shalini kala
@shalinikala · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 537 followers View post →
Hubli Express
@hubliexpress1 · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 838 followers View post →
Sanjeet Kumar
@BiHaRiDoCtOrG · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 159 followers View post →
K Arun
@ArunKum38053152 · X

RT @hyderabaddoctor: Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians…

Dec 22, 2022 · 10 shares · 1,550 followers View post →
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
@hyderabaddoctor · X

Reference article for Gunslinger's gait- an interesting read for everyone (regarding Putin's and a few other Russians with reduced right arm swing while walking) https://t.co/oHmP9RSL5H

Dec 22, 2022 · 75 likes · 10 shares · 98,824 followers View post →
Felonious Musk
@FeloniousMusk · X

@rako_sebastian He's walked without swinging his right arm since the beginning of time. https://t.co/QmEfsvAnB7

Oct 14, 2022 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
Mariano Ruiz
@NoPatolNeurol · X

https://t.co/ivQXT4p8oL Vuelven los rumores sobre los problemas neurológicos de Putin... Aquí una explicación más razonable: https://t.co/22xlNCDANh

Aug 1, 2022 · 267 followers View post →
Optimistic Burger
@Optimisticbger · X

@torettithegod @N1nja_Nick @visegrad24 @TheWarMonitor Gunslingers gait, KGB training. Its been known for years now. Video from 2015. He's not the only one that does this. https://t.co/PLRmjdtNM0

Jul 22, 2022 · 1,225 followers View post →
TruLee WORK ACCOUNT
@TruleeIy · X

@RWApodcast All they harp on now is the "gunslinger gait" which they are trying to roll back from being badass to a "paralysis" problem again, even though they themselves already made so many videos gushing about how cool his KGB training is

Jul 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 143 followers View post →
Helen
@HelenSzymaski · X

@ArdentLieutena1 @visegrad24 They say it’s from his KGB days. Video from 6 years ago. https://t.co/XZnl8deMfl

Jul 20, 2022 · 27 followers View post →
Helen
@HelenSzymaski · X

@WarGasum92 @visegrad24 That’s KGB training. Gun hand ready to shoot. https://t.co/XZnl8deMfl

Jul 20, 2022 · 27 followers View post →
TheFirstCasualty
@First_Casualty · X

@A_Melikishvili @DrAlakbarov "Gunslinger gait" he's done it for a very long time, as have Medvedev and several others. https://t.co/yVwIP8e10F

Jul 19, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
TheFirstCasualty
@First_Casualty · X

@DrAlakbarov I agree that he isnt well, but his walk is apparently well documented. https://t.co/yVwIP8e10F

Jul 19, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
Flux critique
@fluxcritique · X

Et si Poutine avait Parkinson ? https://t.co/2NUEPIlpez (Café Des Sciences)

May 27, 2022 · 14 followers View post →
Terence (suspendu)
@TerenceExplor · X

RT @TerenceExplor: Nouvelle vidéo !

May 25, 2022 · 1 share · 1,239 followers View post →
Terence (suspendu)
@TerenceExplor · X

Nouvelle vidéo !

May 25, 2022 · 1 share · 1,239 followers View post →
Endriu M.
@Endriudoc83 · X

@MedBunker @PNichelli Qualcuno lo aveva già osservato...https://t.co/VLvpxrm0zc

Apr 24, 2022 · 45 followers View post →
Vítor Santos
@VtorSan75659430 · X

@atrupar “Gunslinger’s gait”: a new cause of unilaterally reduced arm swing BMJ 2015; 351 doi: https://t.co/QSTfzKh5wZ

Apr 21, 2022 · 16 followers View post →
JAMES
@jjswin · X

@BowdenAesthetic @WelshGasDoc Can I seeee? He has walked in a weird way over the years, apparently it’s a KGB thing

Mar 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1,741 followers View post →
The Dude!
@ThisAndThatDude · X

RT @drpradeepck: https://t.co/14lmMHiRTl

Mar 6, 2022 · 1 share · 10,519 followers View post →
Dr.Pradeep Kallollimath
@drpradeepck · X

https://t.co/14lmMHiRTl

Mar 4, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 3,739 followers View post →
André
@OAndrePa · X

Aprendam a identificar um assassino treinado ao longe. #Putin https://t.co/hBl32ye5SY

Feb 25, 2022 · 972 followers View post →
Mantec
@mantecgaming · X

@FkePeter @rajkumarmla1 @narendramodi https://t.co/rlbxa4Ku8Q

Dec 6, 2021 · 37 followers View post →
Carl Volt
@CarlVolt · X

@WeaponOutfitter https://t.co/1Bld3RhLA7

Dec 16, 2020 · 3 likes · 653 followers View post →
pino santarcangelo
@pisantarcangelo · X

#Putin and #Parkinson https://t.co/vOUeaN4VrT Araújo R, Ferreira JJ, Antonini A, Bloem BR. "Gunslinger's gait": a new cause of unilaterally reduced arm swing. BMJ. 2015 Dec 14;351:h6141. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h6141. PMID: 26666758; PMCID: PMC4678175.

Nov 6, 2020 · 1,435 followers View post →
Rana Kabeer, MD, MPH
@RanaSays · X

https://t.co/701jkz4uSf

Jun 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 925 followers View post →
heathervescent
@heathervescent · X

Intriguing potential identification of military/firearms training via gait analysis. https://t.co/Y64KdWBiBs

May 15, 2020 · 1 like · 5,214 followers View post →