Gait Terminology

Question 1

What is stride length

Answer 1

Distance between successive points of IC of the same foot

Question 2

What is typical stride length for males and females?

Answer 2

M: 1.58m (1.22-1.85m)
F: 1.32 (1.04-1.58m)

Question 3

What is step length?

Answer 3

Distance between the point of IC of one foot and the point of IC of the opposite foot

Question 4

What is typical step length for males and females?

Answer 4

1/2 of stride length
M: 79 cm
F: 66 cm

Question 5

Define Cadence

Answer 5

Number of steps taken per a known period of time (usually 1 min)

Question 6

What is typical cadence in men and women?

Answer 6

M: 117 steps/min (81-135)

F 117 steps/min (96-138)

Question 7

How is walking speed calculated?

Answer 7

Cadence x step length

Question 8

What is typical walking speed in males and females?

Answer 8

M: 1.5 m/s (.96- 1.82)
F: 1.31 m/s (.91-1.66)

Question 9

what is walking base?

Answer 9

sum of perpendicular distances from the point of IC of R and L feet to line of forward progression.

Question 10

Typical walking base?

Answer 10

M: 8.1 cm
F: 7.1 cm

Question 11

What is toe angle?

Answer 11

Angle between the line of progression and a line drawn between the midpoints of the calcaneus and 2nd metatarsal head

Question 12

What is typical toe out/foot angle for males and females?

Answer 12

M: 7 degrees
F: 6 degrees