Gait Flashcards
Gait
Walking or moving on foot
Signals the end of stance phaSE
toe off
What is appropriate distance for ambulation within the home
less than 50 feet
During the deceleration the knee is extended and hamstring is contracting in which manner?
eccentric contraction
Distance between heel strikes
step length
What is the average step length?
15-18
Movement from place to place
ambulation
Deceleration of swing involves______ of the left and right foot
braking
The acceleration swing phase has ______ degrees flexion at tibiofemoral joint
30
What has to happen to ensure that the toes don’t scrape the ground as the toes pass under the body
Dorsiflexion of ankles
What carries the weight of the body during the stance phase?
Single leg support
The entire foot on the ground
foot flat
During deceleration there is ______ degrees of flexion at the coxal joint
25-30
The tibiofemoral joint has _____ degrees of flexion during the midswing.
60
Left-right-left
gait cycle
To ensure your toes won’t scrape along the ground, raise knee higher
steppage gait
Phase when no feet are on the floor
aerial phase
Phase that occurs when foot is on the ground
stance phase
How does the stance phase start off?
heel strike, foot flat, mid stance, heel off, toe off
The point when body passes over your weight bearing foot
Midstance
Phase when foot is off the ground
Swing Phase
What does the swing phase begin with?
acceleration
Pulling the leg and foot forward happens when?
midswing
What has happened to ensure the toes don’t scrape the ground as the toes pass under the body?
Knee and hip flexed farther
