Critical Events: Gait

Question 1

Initial Contact

Answer 1

Moment when foot hits the ground
1. Heel first contact
2. Initiation of heel rocker
3. Impact deceleration

Question 2

Loading Response

Answer 2

Weight rapidly transferred onto outstretched limb
1. Progression of heel rocker
2. Restrained ankle PF
3. Sustained hip flexion

Question 3

Midstance

Answer 3

Body progresses over a single, stable limb
1. Ankle rocker
2. Restrained ankle DF
3. Restrained knee extension
4. Frontal plane hip stabilization

Question 4

Terminal Stance

Answer 4

Body moves ahead of limb and weight is transferred to forefoot
1. Initiation of forefoot rocker
2. Controlled ankle DF with heel rise
3. Trailing limb posture
4. Free forward fall

Question 5

Preswing

Answer 5

Rapid unloading of limb occurs as weight is transferred to contralateral limb
1. Adequate knee flexion
2. Adequate ankle PF

Question 6

Initial Swing

Answer 6

Thigh begins to advance as the foot comes up off the floor
1. Adequate knee flexion
2. Adequate hip flexion

Question 7

Mid-Swing

Answer 7

Thigh continues to advance as the knee begins to extend
1. Adequate hip flexion
2. Adequate ankle DF

Question 8

Terminal Swing

Answer 8

Knee extends as limb prepares for contact with the ground
1. Deceleration of hip flexion
2. Inhibition of hip flexion
3. Deceleration of knee extension
4. Adequate knee extension
5. Adequate ankle DF