gait Flashcards
definition of gait
the manner or style of walking.
normal walking speed primarily involves what?
lower extremities, with the arms and trunk providing stability and balance.
faster speeds primarily involves what?
the upper extremities
trunk for propulsion
balance and stability with the lower limb joints producing greater ranges of motion
gait cycle?
is a repetitive pattern involving steps and stride
step?
one single step
stride?
a whole gait cycle
step time?
time between heel strike of one leg and heel strike of the contralateral leg
Step width?
the mediolateral space between the two feet
stance phase?
occupies 60% of the gait cycle, during which one leg and foot are bearing most or all of the bodyweight
swing phase?
*occupies only 40% of it
*the foot is not touching the walking surface
*the bodyweight is borne by the other leg and foot.
phases of the gait cycle:
initial Contact
Loading Response
Midstance
Terminal Stance
Pre swing
Initial Swing
Mid Swing
Late Swing.
what is biomechanics?
Biomechanics refers to the way our muscles, bones, and joints work together as we move
what does running require?
Balance
Muscle STR
Joint ROM
since the runner is moving faster
less time is spent in stance phase, and toe off occurs quicker The timing oftoe offdepends on speed
double support:
– when both feet are touching the ground