Final Exam Flashcards
task related determinant
element of a task that is critical to successful performance
framework for observational task analysis
general observations
deviations
hypothesized causes
testing hypotheses
Steps in observational gait analysis
general observations
gait deviations
hypothesize problems
test hypotheses
12 critical events
heel contact heel rocker controlled knee flexion hip/pelvic stability ankle rocker forefoot rocker hip extension rapid plantar flexion passive knee flexion peak knee flexion ankle DF to neutral peak hip flexion knee extension to neutral
Overall trend in activity related to occupation
increase in low activity levels and decrease in high activity levels
molecular changes that occur that can alter mechanics of joints
increased structural protein cross linkages
decreased proteoglycan size
fragmentation of collagen
cellular changes that occur that can alter mechanics of joints
decreased proliferation
altered control of apoptosis
decreased response to growth factors
altered response to loading
structural changes
increased stiffness decreased water content decreased strength decreased cross-sectional area and/or volume ROM and load transmission changes
What is the order of decline in magnitude in trunk ROM
extension
lateral flexion
rotation
flexion
order of loss of ROM in hip
extension, rotation, abduction
main loss in ROM at ankle w/ aging
dorsiflexion
ROM loss order in shoulder
flexion, external rotation, abducation
posture involved w/ aging
forward head, thoracic kyphosis, flattened lumbar curve, hip/knee flexion, wide base of support
postural control alterations w/ aging
increased postural sway
decreased limits of stability
altered motor strategies
limited response capacity
gait variabilities w/ aging
gait speed decreased decreased stride length decreased SLS time step width variability energy expenditure
sit to stand phases
- weight shift
- momentum transfer from upper to lower body
- extension
- stabilization
What is the most commonly injured location in running?
knee followed by shin and foot
PFPS most common injury
Running gait cycle
stance phase- absorption
stance phase- generation
swing phase- generation=
swing phase- reversal/absorption
What changes with an increase in slower speeds vs an increase in faster speeds?
at slower speeds, increase comes mostly from stride length, while it comes mostly from stride frequency at faster speeds
What is the most common foot strike pattern for recreational runners?
rear-foot strike
What are some changes that are influenced by barefoot running?
shorter contact time
shorter stride length
greater stride frequency
vertical ground reaction force differences
How is power absorption distribution different in RFS vs FFS/Midfoot?
Midfoot/forefoot strike leads to decreased power absorption at the knee and hip and increased power absorption at the ankle
achilles tendon effects with FFS/MFS
higher achilles tendon average loading rate and impulse
does BF training help to increase postural stability and balance?
yes- deflect load and redistributes it to the digits
What happens to the medial longitudinal arch w/ barefoot running?
significantly shortened
How does BF running help with force absorption
may help the LE to attenuate impact forces- may be helpful for any runner
injuries corresponding to rear foot
anterior leg injuries: knee pain, quad strains, hip injuries
injuries related to mid-foot/forefoot
posterior leg injuries: achilles tendonopathy, hamstring, foot injuries