Gait Flashcards
Gait Cycle definition
Between the same event repeated on the same leg.
Example: from L heel strike to next L heel strike.
Stride definition
1 gait cycle.
Example: from L heel strike to next L heel strike.
Step definition
Between the same event repeated on the opposite leg.
Example: from L heel strike to R heel strike.
Stance Phase vs Swing Phase percentages
Stance = 60%
Swing = 40%
Stages of Stance Phase
- Initial Contact
- Loading Response
- Mid-Stance
- Terminal Stance
- Pre-Swing
Stages of Swing Phase
- Initial Swing
- Mid-Swing
- Terminal Swing
Muscle activation during Initial Contact
Eccentric:
-DF
-Quads
-Hip ABD
Concentric:
-Hip add
Muscle activation during Loading Response
Eccentric:
-PF
-Glut Max
-Hip ABD
Muscle activation during Mid-Stance
Eccentric:
-PF
-Glut Max
-Hip ABD
Muscle activation during Terminal Stance
Eccentric:
-Hip ABD
Concentric:
-PF
-Hip add
Muscle activation during Pre-Swing
Eccentric:
-Quads
-Hip ABD
Concentric:
-DF
-HS
Muscle activation during Initial Swing
Concentric:
-DF
-HS
Muscle activation during Mid-Swing
Concentric:
-DF
-HS
Muscle activation during Terminal Swing
Concentric:
-DF
-HS
What are the 3 rockers & when do they occur?
- Heel Rocker (IC)
- Ankle Rocker (Mid-Stance)
- Forefoot Rocker (Terminal Stance)
Pretibial Muscles: list the important ones, when they’re active, & what nerve?
-TA, EDL, & EHL.
-Eccentric at IC.
-Concentric during swing.
-Peroneal N.
