Gait for final Flashcards
During Midstance the tibia?
Correct Answer
Is moving forward
Correct Answer Has reached maximal dorsiflexion angle
Has reached maximal plantar flexion angle
Correct!Is for the most part vertical with the ground
Write the percentage of gait for each of the listed phases (just the number, no percentage sign). Double limb support Single limb support Stance phase Swing phase
double 20
single 40
stance 60
swing 40
During which phase of gait are the following muscles working at their peak?
Tibialis Anterior
Hip flexors
Gultius Medius
Gastroc Soleus
TA=loading resp
HF=mid-swing
G Med=Mid stance
Gast and sole= Terminal stance
The knee is flexing (moving into flexion) during which phase(s) of gait?
Loading resp
Preswing
Ataxic
Unsteady, dyskinesis, wide bos
Antalgic
Time < on painful limb
Vaulting
Excessive pf on good limb during mid stance to assist with foot clearance
Circumduction
Abnormal ER, IR, a24, and a44 for clearance
Parkinson
fixed posture, short steps, weight-over metatarsal heads
Equine
No heel-strike or contact
Scissor
Stepping over the midline
Spastic
Hip, knee flex, and toe drag
Steppage
Excessive hip/knee flex to compensate for foot drop
Trendellenburg
Weak glut med results in a contralateral hip drop