GAIT KINES REVIEW QUIZ

Question 1

A physical therapist examines the gait of a 62-year old patient. The therapist observes that the patient’s right foot has a tendency to slap the ground during heel strike to foot flat. The observation can BEST be explained by weakness of the:

Iliopsoas

Tibialis Posterior

Gastrocnemius

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 1

Tibialis Anterior

Question 2

Single support time is:
Group of answer choices

Equal to stance time

Equal to stride length

Greater than stance time

Less than stance time

Answer 2

Less than stance time

Question 3

Single support time is:
Group of answer choices

The GRF is posterior producing knee flexion and quads are working eccentrically

The GRF is posterior producing knee flexion and the quads are working concentrically

The GRF is anterior producing knee flexion and the quads are working concentrically

The GRF is anterior producing knee flexion and the quads are working eccentrically

Answer 3

The GRF is posterior producing knee flexion and quads are working eccentrically

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true concerning the knee joint and GRF at heel strike point of gait:
Group of answer choices

GRF is posterior to the knee producing knee flexion and the quads are working concentrically

GRF is posterior to the knee producing knee flexion and the quads are working eccentrically

GRF is posterior to the knee producing knee extension and the quads are working concentrically

GRF is anterior to the knee producing knee flexion and the quads are working eccentrically

Answer 4

GRF is posterior to the knee producing knee flexion and the quads are working eccentrically

Question 5

Which of the following is true about swing phase of gait:

Group of answer choices

In general, it is a high-energy phase of gait due to the predominance of concentric contractions

the hamstrings and gluteus maximus contract in preparation for heel strike

the anterior tibial group works less than the posterior tibial group throughout this phase

the iliopsoas works eccentrically during the deceleration to maintain proper hip position

Answer 5

the hamstrings and gluteus maximus contract in preparation for heel strike

Question 6

During Single Leg Stance (midstance) on the right (during gait):
Group of answer choices

the pelvis drops on the left as the center of gravity reaches its lowest point and the left abductors are working

the pelvis drops on the right as the center of gravity reaches its lowest point and the left abductors are working

the pelvis drops on the left as the center of gravity reaches its highest point and the right abductors are working

the pelvis drops on the right as the center of gravity reaches its highest point and the right abductors are working

Answer 6

the pelvis drops on the left as the center of gravity reaches its highest point and the right abductors are working

Question 7

Cycle time in gait:
Group of answer choices

Averages about one cycle per second for most people

Measures the distance traveled in one stride

Tells you how long it takes to go through one step

Is measured as steps per minute

Answer 7

Averages about one cycle per second for most people