Gait

Question 1

Outline the steps involved in one complete gait cycle

Answer 1

Heel strike (initial contact)
Foot flat (loading response)
Midstance
Heal off (terminal stance)
Toe off (pre swing)-->initial swing
Midswing
Heel strike (Terminal swing)

Question 2

What is the difference between classic and new gait terms

Answer 2

• moment in time (classic)

Question 3

What is swing phase of gait

What is stance phase of gait

What is their distribution in gait?

Answer 3

When leg is not in contact with ground

When foot is in contact with ground

60-40 (stance:swing). As youpick up speed, less stance

Question 4

Which phases of gait are about weight acceptance

Answer 4

Initial contact

Loading response

Question 5

Which phases of gait are about single limb support

Answer 5

Mid stance
Terminal stance
Pre swing

Question 6

Which phases of gait are about limb advancement

Answer 6

Pre swing
Initial swing
Mid swing
Terminal swing

Question 7

What is BOS (=base of support)?

Answer 7

Defined as the area within an outline of all ground contact points

Question 8

What is COM (=centre of mass)?

Answer 8

The average position of all the parts of the system, weighted according to their masses

For straight line walking, COM must be within BOS for maximum balance

Question 9

What are the types of turn?

Answer 9

1. Step turn- elderly patients do this in order to keep the BOS as wide as possible
2. Ipsilateral pivot
3. Ipsilateral crossover