Chapter 12: Normal Control of Mobility

Question 1

what is the primary goal of a patient?

Answer 1

regain mobility

Question 2

def - the ability to generate a rhythmic stepping pattern to move the body forward

Answer 2

progression

Question 3

def - the ability to ensure orientation and stability

Answer 3

postural control

Question 4

def - the ability to adapt gait to changing task and environmental requirements

Answer 4

adaptability

Question 5

ability to initiate and terminate movement

Answer 5

progression

Question 6

propel the body upstairs

Answer 6

concentric - progression

Question 7

control the body’s decent downstairs

Answer 7

eccentric - progression

Question 8

ability to support and control the body against gravity

Answer 8

postural control

Question 9

ability to adapt to meet the individuals goals and the demands of various environmental contexts

Answer 9

adaptability

Question 10

starts when foot strikes the ground

Answer 10

stance phase

Question 11

what percent of gait is the stance phase?

Answer 11

60%

Question 12

what are all of the sections in the stance phase?

Answer 12

initial contact, the loading response, mid-stance, terminal stance, preswing

Question 13

what are all of the sections in the swing phase?

Answer 13

initial swing, mid-swing and terminal swing

Question 14

what percent of gait is the swing phase?

Answer 14

40%

Question 15

begins when foot leaves the ground

Answer 15

swing phase

Question 16

are all of the swing phases in the single support phase?

Answer 16

yes

Question 17

when is the body in double support?

Answer 17

pre swing

Question 18

the number of steps per unit time

Answer 18

cadence

Question 19

distance from one foot strike to the foot strike of the other foot

Answer 19

step length

Question 20

distance covered from one heel strike to the heel strike of that same foot

Answer 20

stride length

Question 21

measure in meters/second

Answer 21

velocity

Question 22

double support _______ during running

Answer 22

disappears

Question 23

the stance swing phase shifts from ___ proportions of walking to the ____ proportion while running

Answer 23

60/40 –> 40/60

Question 24

as walking speed _____, stance time increases

Answer 24

slows

Question 25

what is the minimal walking speed required for an older adult to safely cross a city street?

Answer 25

1.4 m/s