Gait Analysis

Question 1

Initial Contact (IC)

Answer 1

The moment when the foot contacts the ground

Question 2

Loading Response (LR) - walking-gait analysis

Answer 2

Weight is rapidly transferred onto the outstretched limb, the first period of double-limb support

Question 3

Mid Stance (Mst)

Answer 3

The body progresses over a single limb

Question 4

Terminal Stance

Answer 4

Progression over the stance limb continues. The body moves ahead of the limb and weight is transferred onto the forefoot.

Question 5

Pre-Swing PSw)

Answer 5

A rapid unloading of the limb occurs as weight is transferred to the contralateral limb, the second period of double limb support

Question 6

Contralateral

Answer 6

Opposite side of the body

Question 7

Ipsilateral

Answer 7

On the same side of the body

Question 8

Initial Swing (ISw)

Answer 8

The thigh begins to advance as the foot comes up off the floor

Question 9

Midswing (MSw)

Answer 9

The thigh continues to advance as the knee begins to extend; the foot clears the ground

Question 10

Terminal Swing (TSw)

Answer 10

The knee extends; the limb prepares to contact the ground for Initial Contact.