Gait

Question 1

What are the 2 main phases of the gait and how much time is spent in each one?

Answer 1

Stance - 60%

Swing - 40%

Question 2

During which of the 2 main phases, do most problems occur?

Answer 2

Stance

Question 3

What are the 8 sub-phases of the gait cycle?

Answer 3

Initial contact
Loading response
Mid stance
Terminal stance
Pre swing
Initial swing
Mid swing
Terminal swing

Question 4

What is the major characteristic of the 8 sub-phases of the gait cycle?

Answer 4

Initial contact - contact with leading foot
Loading response - shock absorption
Mid stance - progression over stationary foot, stability
Terminal stance - progress past stationary foot, prepare to swing
Pre swing - weight release from stationary foot
Initial swing - advance foot from trailing position
Mid swing - foot clearance/limb advancement
Terminal swing - complete limb advancement

Question 5

What is the amount of rotation of the innominate during the gait cycle?

Answer 5

4˚

Question 6

By how much does the hip on the non-weight bearing side drop during the gait cycle?

Answer 6

2”

Question 7

During the gait cycle, the pelvis shifts laterally by how much?

Answer 7

2”

Question 8

What is Antalgic gait?

Answer 8

Limp to avoid pain on weight-bearing structures

Short stance phase on affected side

Question 9

What is Arthrogenic gait?

Answer 9

Stiffness in affected joints
Plantar flexion of foot opposite affected side to increase clearance
Affected leg is circumducted

Question 10

What is Ataxic gait?

Answer 10

Unsteady, uncoordinated walking
Wide base, feet thrown out
Pt. watches feel while walking

Question 11

What is Parkinsonian gait?

Answer 11

Slow, small shuffling steps

Reduced stride length/walking speed

Question 12

What is Steppage gait?

Answer 12

Full foot drop
Hip raised very high to clear toe
Quiet gait

Question 13

What is Hemiplegic gait?

Answer 13

Leg stiff, no flexion at knee and ankle

Leg is rotated away from body then back towards it with each step (forms semicircle)