GAIT REVIEW

Question 1

Primary goal of walking

*NOTE: goal remains exactly same when someone dons a Prosthetic or Orthotic device!

Answer 1

1. Transport body A to B
2. While maximizing efficiency (min. energy cost)

Question 2

Normal Gait Review

1 Stride = 1 Gait Cycle (heel strike to heel strike of same foot)

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Answer 2

• Periods:
  
  • Stance (60%) vs. Swing (40%)
• Phases:
  
  • ILMTPIMT
• Tasks:
  
  • Wt acceptance→ IC, LR
  • SL Support→ MSt, TSt
  • Swing Limb Advancement→ PSw→TSw