Gait (running and walking) Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the one advantage and one disadvantage of adopting a narrow stance width during walking gait
A
Advantage: Stability in certain situations
Disadvantage: Decreased hip stability and efficiency
2
Q
What are some muscles involved in SUPPORT during running?
A
- Soleus
- Quadriceps
- Gastrocnemius
- Gluteus maximus
3
Q
What are some muscles involved in PROPULSION during running?
A
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
- Hamstrings
4
Q
What are some muscles involved in BRAKING during running?
A
- Quadriceps femoris
- Hamstrings
5
Q
Hyper-pronation would involve degradation of the shoe:
A
- on the inside of the part of the sole
6
Q
Hyper-supination would involve degradation of the shoe:
A
- on the outside part of the sole
7
Q
What are the two key components of stride velocity?
A
- stride length (m)
- stride rate/frequnecy (Hz)
8
Q
How does stride length change when running
A
- it slowly increases then plateaus at a certain speed
9
Q
How does stride frequency change when running
A
- increases slightly as running speed increases
