Gait Analysis (Advanced)

Question 1

Average foot angle in the transverse plane relative to the leg

Answer 1

abducted in the transverse plane approximately 15 degrees

Question 2

Average base of gait

Answer 2

normal within 5-10 cm

Question 3

Normal foot motion from heel strike

through the stance phase

Answer 3

some degree of pronation during midstance as it accepts the weight
of the body after heel strike

Question 4

medial tubercle of the navicular as foot moves from heel strike
through the stance phase

Answer 4

good reference point
foot pronates = navicular is lower, closer to the ground
foot supinates = navicular is higher, further away from the ground

Question 5

Typical striking location on heel at foot strike

Answer 5

lateral or centrolateral border of the heel

Question 6

typical tibial movement during midstance

Answer 6

some medial rotation

Question 7

3 typical pelvis movements during gait

Answer 7

1 shift 4-5 cm vertically in a rhythmical
up and down motion, lowest at double limb support, highest at single limb support
2 shift laterally to the weightbearing
side approximately 2.5cm
3 pelvis should rotate forward on the swing leg equally and bilaterally