Chapter 12: Normal Control of Mobility Flashcards
what is the primary goal of a patient?
regain mobility
def - the ability to generate a rhythmic stepping pattern to move the body forward
progression
def - the ability to ensure orientation and stability
postural control
def - the ability to adapt gait to changing task and environmental requirements
adaptability
ability to initiate and terminate movement
progression
propel the body upstairs
concentric - progression
control the body’s decent downstairs
eccentric - progression
ability to support and control the body against gravity
postural control
ability to adapt to meet the individuals goals and the demands of various environmental contexts
adaptability
starts when foot strikes the ground
stance phase
what percent of gait is the stance phase?
60%
what are all of the sections in the stance phase?
initial contact, the loading response, mid-stance, terminal stance, preswing
what are all of the sections in the swing phase?
initial swing, mid-swing and terminal swing
what percent of gait is the swing phase?
40%
begins when foot leaves the ground
swing phase
are all of the swing phases in the single support phase?
yes
when is the body in double support?
pre swing
the number of steps per unit time
cadence
distance from one foot strike to the foot strike of the other foot
step length
distance covered from one heel strike to the heel strike of that same foot
stride length
measure in meters/second
velocity
double support _______ during running
disappears
the stance swing phase shifts from ___ proportions of walking to the ____ proportion while running
60/40 –> 40/60
as walking speed _____, stance time increases
slows
what is the minimal walking speed required for an older adult to safely cross a city street?
1.4 m/s
