Gait

Question 1

Gait cycle- Stride

Answer 1

The period between the leg touching the ground once, and then again

Question 2

Gait cycle- Stance

Answer 2

The period where the foot is on the ground

-this time decreases when the speed increases

Question 3

Gait cycle- Swing

Answer 3

The period in gait where the foot is off the ground

Question 4

Tasks in gait- purpose of stance and swing

Answer 4

Stance

• Accepts weight
• Single limb support

Swing
-limb advancement=the body moving forward to cover distance

Question 5

Phases of gait

Answer 5

Weight acceptance

• Initial contact
• Loading response

Single limb support

• Mid Stance
• Terminal stance
• Pre swing

Limb Advancement

Question 6

Describe initial contact

Answer 6

First part of gait cycle
-When the foot is in contact with the ground for the first time in the gait cycle

Joint and muscles

• Ankle and knee in neutral position
• Hip flexion
• Knee extension

Question 7

Loading response

Answer 7

Second stage of gait cycle

Joint and muscles

• Knee flexion-reduces impact
• Ankle in plantar flexion- more stability, by increasing contact area
• 1 MTPJ joint neutral