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Gait Flashcards

1
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what are the two main phases of gait

A

stance and swing

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2
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what is part of stance phase start to finish

A

heel strike
loading response
midstance
terminal stance
pre swing

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3
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what portions of stance phase is one on double support

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heel strike and pre swing

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4
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what events of the stance phase is one in single support

A

loading response
mid stance
terminal stance

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5
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what are the events of the swing phase

A

toe off
mid swing
terminal swing

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6
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what events of the swing phase are you on single support

A

all of them

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7
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what is cadence

A

steps or cycles per minute
rhythm / speed

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8
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step to cycle ratio

A

2 steps in 1 cycle

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9
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definition of stride length

A

distance between heel strike or toe off of one foot and heel strike or toe off of the same foot

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11
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definition of step length

A

distance from one toe or heel to the opposite foot’s toe or heel

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11
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average adult stride and step length

A

5 feet = 60in
2.5 feet = 30 in

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11
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what is velocity of gait

A

cycles per unit of time / how long to go how far

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12
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what is the importance of arm swing

A

decreases energy expenditure by adding momentum

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12
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what are some common causes of anterior trunk lean

A

weak quads

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13
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what are some common causes of lateral trunk lean

A

ipsilateral weakness of hip
leg length
OA
bursitis

14
Q

what are some common causes of posterior trunk lean

A

weak glutes

15
Q

what are some common causes of circumduction

A

weak or lacking DF

16
Q

what are some common causes of hip hike

A

knee stiffness / lack of flexion
ankle stiffness

17
Q

what are some common causes of high steppage

A

lack of proprioception
cannot clear foot in DF / foot drop
peripheral neuropathy
– CMT/DM2

18
Q

what are some common causes of knee hyperextension

A

weak guads
- need to extend to get stability

19
Q

what are some common causes of poor toe-off

A

weak plantarflexors
poor toe strength/mobility

20
Q

what are some common causes of medial / lateral whip (NEED TO FINISH)

A

NEED TO FINISH

21
Q

which way does trendelenburg sign point from?

A

the weaker side is higher than contralateral

22
Q

spastic gait is categorized as

A

abnormality of gait precipitated by a decreased ROM in large LE joints

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