Gait terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Base of support
A
Distance between left and right foot during gait
2
Q
Does BOS increase or decrease as cadence increases?
A
decreases
3
Q
Average BOS for adult
A
4 inches
4
Q
Cadence
A
number of steps over a period of time
5
Q
Average cadence adult
A
110-120
6
Q
Degree of toe out average
A
7 deg
7
Q
Double support phase
A
When both feet on ground at same time
8
Q
Does double support increase or decrease as speed decreases?
A
Increases
9
Q
Pelvic rotation
A
Occurs opposite the thorax
10
Q
Average pelvic rot during gait
A
8 deg
4 forward with swing leg, 4 backward with stance
11
Q
Single Support phase
A
Only one foot on the ground
Occurs twice
12
Q
Step length
A
Measured from right heel strike to left heel strike
13
Q
Stride length
A
Right heel strike to following right heel strike
