Gait Flashcards

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Gait cycle- Stride

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The period between the leg touching the ground once, and then again

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Gait cycle- Stance

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The period where the foot is on the ground

-this time decreases when the speed increases

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Gait cycle- Swing

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The period in gait where the foot is off the ground

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4
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Tasks in gait- purpose of stance and swing

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Stance

  • Accepts weight
  • Single limb support

Swing
-limb advancement=the body moving forward to cover distance

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5
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Phases of gait

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Weight acceptance

  • Initial contact
  • Loading response

Single limb support

  • Mid Stance
  • Terminal stance
  • Pre swing

Limb Advancement

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Describe initial contact

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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
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Loading response

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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
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