Exam 3 Gait Flashcards
1
Q
Two phases of gait
A
- stance
- swing
2
Q
This phase of gait addressed most with orthotics
A
stance
3
Q
2 parts of stance phase
A
- weight acceptance
- single leg support (SLS)
4
Q
What is involved with weight acceptance?
A
- initial contact
- loading response
5
Q
What is involved with single leg support?
A
- midstance
- terminal stance
- preswing
6
Q
Swing phase =
A
limb advancement
7
Q
What are the 3 parts of swing?
A
- initial swing
- mid-swing
- terminal swing
8
Q
Running =
A
double flight
9
Q
What does GRF look at?
A
How your body/mass and the ground interact with each other
10
Q
What can GRF do to the joints?
A
- can have passive effects on joints
- can create stability or instability
11
Q
In addition to passive forces, what else works with GRF to create stability?
A
muscle actions
12
Q
GRF and gravity
A
GRF ≠ gravity!
13
Q
GRF and joints: GRF anterior to ankle
A
- force closes joint
- allows DF
14
Q
GRF and joints: GRF posterior to ankle
A
allows joint to open (PF)
15
Q
GRF and joints: GRF anterior to knee
A
locks in extension
