gait analysis Flashcards
what are the temporal-spatial parameters or “vital signs” of gait?
-speed
-cadence
-stride length
-symmetrical
what are the clinical factors needed for normal gait?
-muscle + tendon length
-bony alignment
-vestibular function
-proprioception
-vision
-muscle power
-higher executive function
-selective control + co-ordination
-muscle and tendon length
what kind of things do we look for during a clinical exam of gait?
bony alignment - contractures, limb length etc
range of movement - goniometry
muscle tone - mod ash worth scale
power - Oxford scale
co-ordination / selectivity - cerebellar tests
sensation / proprioception - joint position sense, light touch
reflexes - tendon reflexes, clonus etc
balance - timed stance tests
what are examples of outcome measures that can be used to assess gait?
-3D gait analysis eg kinematics + kinetics
-timed walk tests eg 10m walk test, TUG, 6MWT
-observational tools
what are prerequisites for normal gait?
-stability in stance
-foot clearance in swing
-pre-positioning for initial contact
-step length
-energy conservation
what movement is needed for initial contact in gait?
what movement is needed for the loading response for gait?
what movements are needed for mid stance in gait?
what movements are needed for terminal stance in gait?
what movements are needed for the pre swing phase?
what movements are needed for initial swing?
what are the movements needed for mid swing?
what movements are needed for terminal swing in gait?
