Intro To Orthotics (2) Flashcards
ground rxn force =
gravitational force + frictional force
GRF is the
resultant of 2 forces
gravitational = vertical
frictional force = horizontal force
GRF varies w/
the position of the foot/body on the ground
GRF at initial contact
ankle: posterior
knee: posterior
hip: anterior
GRF flat foot/loading response
ankle: posterior
knee: posterior
hip: anterior
GRF midstance
ankle: anterior
knee: neutral/anterior
hip: neutral/posterior
GRF terminal stance/heel off
ankle: anterior
knee: anterior
hip: posterior
GRF preswing/toe off
ankle: anterior
knee: posterior
hip: posterior
what is needed for fxnal gait
control of foot, ankle hip & knee
foot must be prepositioned right before heel strike
support of the BW during stance phase
foot clearance during swing phase
foot clearance during swing phase
strong ankle and knee on WB side
strong hip on swinging side
stroke ankle of swinging side
what must be addressed for those w/ DF weakness
prepositioning for heel strike
prevention of foot slap at heel strike
swing clearance
what must be addressed for those w/ PF weakness
drop - off at the end of midstance
decreased push off
drop - off at the end of midstance
late mid-stance the GRF anterior to ankle
loss of eccentric gastroc/soleus muscle controls ankle
decrease stance phase/early lift off
decreased push off
DFs lift foot off ground
other considerations
balance