Gait Flashcards
1
Q
Gait cycle- Stride
A
The period between the leg touching the ground once, and then again
2
Q
Gait cycle- Stance
A
The period where the foot is on the ground
-this time decreases when the speed increases
3
Q
Gait cycle- Swing
A
The period in gait where the foot is off the ground
4
Q
Tasks in gait- purpose of stance and swing
A
Stance
- Accepts weight
- Single limb support
Swing
-limb advancement=the body moving forward to cover distance
5
Q
Phases of gait
A
Weight acceptance
- Initial contact
- Loading response
Single limb support
- Mid Stance
- Terminal stance
- Pre swing
Limb Advancement
6
Q
Describe initial contact
A
First part of gait cycle
-When the foot is in contact with the ground for the first time in the gait cycle
Joint and muscles
- Ankle and knee in neutral position
- Hip flexion
- Knee extension
7
Q
Loading response
A
Second stage of gait cycle
Joint and muscles
- Knee flexion-reduces impact
- Ankle in plantar flexion- more stability, by increasing contact area
- 1 MTPJ joint neutral