Gait Study Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Why is walking so energy efficient?
A
momentum of swinging limbs
2
Q
What do the terms stride length, step length and step width mean?
A
- Stride length is the distance covered when you take two steps, one with each foot.
- A step length is the distance covered when you take one step.
- is the distance between the heels of the two feet during double stance.
3
Q
- What proportion of the stride is taken up by stance and swing phases in free-speed walking? How do these figures change with increasing walking and running speeds?
A
Free walking
- 62% Stance
- 38% swing
Fast walking
- 58% Stance
- 42% Swing
4
Q
- What movements of the pelvis occur in the frontal and horizontal plane during one normal walking stride? Which muscles are most responsible for these movements?
A
- Pelvis rotates 6 degrees
- Right and left lateral rotation
- Gluteus medius and minimus
5
Q
What movements of the subtalar joint occur in the frontal plane during the stance phase of gait? What are the purposes of these movements?
A
- Pronation
- Inversion and eversion
