lab 2

Question 1

Gait

Answer 1

Rhythmic and coordinated movements of the upper limb, trunk and the lower limb to bring about forward propulsive movements of the body with minimum energy expenditure.

Question 2

Functional neuroanatomy of gait and posture control:

Answer 2

• Motor and sensory cortex
• Basal Ganglia
• Cerebellum
• Brainstem
• Spinal Cord —> Central Pattern Generators
  (CPGs)

Question 3

Gait Function

Answer 3

I. Initial contact
II. Toe off (opposite)
III. Flat Foot
IV. Initial contact (opposite)
V. Toe off
VI. Flat foot (opposite)
VII. 2nd initial contact

Question 4

Stride time

Answer 4

Time between the consecutive initial contacts of the same foot.

Question 5

Step time

Answer 5

Time between one foot’s initial contact and the contralateral foot’s initial contact

Question 6

Stride length

Answer 6

Distance between the consecutive initial contacts of the same foot.

Question 7

Step length

Answer 7

Distance between the initial contact of one foot and the initial contact of the contralateral foot.

Question 8

Cadence

Answer 8

Number of steps taken per minute (steps/minute).

Question 9

Gait speed

Answer 9

Velocity is determined by one’s cadence and step length (metres/second).

Question 10

What is gait analysis?

Answer 10

Valuable clinical and research method for identifying impairment and functional limitations.
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Comprehensive understanding of gait performances