Gait powerpoint Flashcards
What are the two phases of gait?
Stance and Swing
What are the three tasks that go on in gait?
Weight Acceptance, Single Limb Support, Limb Advancement
What is stride length?
The length of a complete gait cycle (R foot single leg to R foot single leg) 2 steps in a stride
What is step length?
Initial contact to contralateral contact
What percent of gait cycle is stance phase?
60%
What percent of gait cycle is swing phase?
40%
What are the components of the stance phase?
Initial contact Loading response Midstance terminal stance Preswing (push off)
What are the components of the swing phase?
Initial swing
Mid swing
Terminal Swing
What is gait velocity?
(the sixth vital sign, predicts function)
meters/unit of time
Influenced by height
What is cadence?
Steps per unit of time
Will depend on height
What happens to the BOS during walking?
Constantly changing
What happens to BOS if step width increases/decreases?
SW increase = increase BOS
SW decrease = Decrease BOS
What is a way to increase BOS?
Toes out
What is the average vertical displacement?
~3.2 cm
What is the center of pressure?
Area of foot that receives the most pressure; COP moves medial toward great toe during stance
How much 1st MTP extension do you need to adequately push off?
55 degrees
What are the goals of Initial contact?
Limb Positioning
What are the goals of loading response?
Shock Absorption
Weight bearing stability
Preservation of progression
What are the goals of mid stance?
Progression over the stationary foot
Stability of limb and trunk
What are the goals of Terminal stance?
Progression of body beyond support foot
Stability of limb and trunk
What are the goals of the Pre-Swing/push off phase?
Position limb for swing
Foot clearance
Provide propulsion and stability
What are the goals for the initial swing phase?
Foot clearance
Advancement of the limb from its trailing position
What are the goals for Mid-swing
Limb advancement
Foot clearance
What are the goals for terminal swing?
Complete limb advancement
Prepare limb for stance