Anaylsis of Walking Flashcards
Define Stride Length
The time and distance between heel contact of one foot and that of the same foot
Define Step Length
The time and distance between the heel contact of one foot and that of the opposite foot
Define Cadence
Number of steps taken per minute
Size of the base of support can also be termed stride width or interfoot distance. Define it.
Distance between the middle of the right foot and the middle of the left foot in phases of double limb support
What is a normal value for interfoot distance/base of support?
3-9cm
Define step width
Bisected heel at intial contact & the bisected heel of the other foot at intial contact
Define foot progression angle
Angle between the line of progression and the alignment of the 2nd ray of the foot
What is the normative value for foot progression angle in:
A.) Adult
B.) Prepubesent
C.) Post pubesent
A.) 7 degrees of out toeing (positive foot progression)
B.) ~4 years old 2 degrees of toeing out
C.) ~16 years old 7 degrees of toeing out
Name the 4 large, encompasing phases of gait
- ) Weight Acceptance
- ) Single Limb Support
- ) Early Single Limb Stance
- ) Late Single Limb Stance
Define Weight Acceptance and name what 2 phases of gait it includes?
Body’s weight is transffered/loaded onto stance limb
- ) Initial Contact
- ) Loading Response
Define Single Limb Support and what 2 phases of gait are included?
Body Passes over the stationary stance limb, eventually moving in front of the single limb suppot
- ) Midstance
- ) Terminal Stance
Define Early Single Limb Advancement and which 2 phases of gait are included?
Reference limb generates momentum through forward propulsion. Involves A.) pushing off the surface and B.) limb clearance strategies
- ) Preswing
- ) Intial Swing
Define Late Swing Advancement and which 2 phases of gait does it entail?
Reference limb is decelerated
- ) Midswing
- ) Terminal Swing
How many critical events occur at the ankle?
6
How many critical events occur at the Knee?
4
How many critical events occur at the hip?
4
Name:
The phase -
Critcal Events Present -
Ankle Kinematics -
Ankle Muscles activated -
Ankle Kinetics (joint moment) -
Intial Contact
Critical Events Present - Heel must contact first
Ankle Kinematics - Neutral (dorsiflexion = 0)
Ankle Muscles Activated - Tibialis Anterior
Ankle Kinetics - GRF is posterior
Name:
The phase -
Critcal Events Present -
Knee Kinematics -
Knee Muscles activated -
Knee Kinetics (joint moment) -
Initial Contact
Critcal Events Present - Heel must contact first
Knee Kinematics - Extended to 0
Knee Muscles activated - Quads to control slight flexor moment from leg
Knee Kinetics (joint moment) - GRF is posterior
Name:
The phase -
Critcal Events Present -
Hip Kinematics -
Hip Muscles activated -
Hip Kinetics (joint moment) -
Initial Contact
Critcal Events Present - Heel must contact the ground first
Hip Kinematics - Hip flexion 20
Hip Muscles activated - Gluteus Max, Hamstrings, to prepare the leg for weight acceptance
Hip Kinetics (joint moment) - GRF is anterior (flexor moment) as GRF goes in front of hip
Name:
The phase -
Critcal Events Present -
Pelvis Kinematics -
Pelvis Muscles activated -
Initial Contact
Critcal Events Present - heel must contact ground first
Pelvis Kinematics - 5 degrees forward rotation
Pelvis Muscles activated -Gluteus Medius
Name the Phase:
Critcal Events Present -
Trunk Kinematics -
Trunk Muscles activated -
Ipsilateral shoulder of reference limb -
Intial Contact
Critcal Events Present - heel must contact ground first
Trunk Kinematics - Erect
Trunk Muscles activated - Trunk Extensors
Ipsilateral shoulder of reference limb - Rotated backward
Name the Phase:
Critcal Events Present -
Ankle Kinematics -
Ankle Muscles activated -
Ankle Kinetics (joint moment) -
Loading Response
Critcal Events Present - controlled plantarflexion, controlled knee flexion, hip stability
Ankle Kinematics - 5 plantarflexion
Ankle Muscles activated - GastrocSoleus
Ankle Kinetics (joint moment) - GRF is posterior (plantarflexion moment)