Gait Flashcards
What is the maximal amount of hip flexion needed in gait?
30 degrees
What is the maximal amount of hip extension needed in gait?
10 degrees (maybe 20)
What is the maximal amount of knee extension needed in gait?
must be able to attain full extension (0 degrees)
What is the maximal amount of knee flexion needed in gait?
60 degrees
What is the maximal amount of ankle plantar flexion needed in gait?
20 degrees
What is the maximal amount of ankle dorsiflexion needed in gait?
10 degrees
When are the tibialis group most active in gait?
Just after heel strike / during loading response
When are the gastroc group most active in gait?
late stance phase to raise the heel during toe off
When are the quad group most active in gait?
During single leg support (early stance phase)
and
Initiation of swing phase
When are the hamstring group most active in gait?
late swing phase to decelerate the progressing limb.
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Toe angles during Initial Swing.
Hip: 20 degrees Flex
Knee: 60 degree Flex
Ankle: 10 degrees Plantar Flex
Toes: Neutral
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Toe angles during MidSwing.
Hip: 20->30 degrees Flex
Knee: 60->30 degree Flex
Ankle: Neutral
Toes: Neutral
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Toe angles during Terminal Swing.
Hip: 30 degrees Flex
Knee: approaching 0 degree Flex
Ankle: Neutral
Toes: Neutral
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Toe angles during Initial Contact.
Hip: 30 degrees Flex
Knee: Full Ext
Ankle: Neutral
Toes: Neutral
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Toe angles during Loading Response.
Hip: 30 degrees Flex
Knee: 15 degrees Flex
Ankle: 15 degrees Plantar Flex
Toes: Neutral
