Magee Info

Question 1

What are the two phases of the gait cycle

Answer 1

Swing phase

Stance phase

Question 2

Describe the swing phase

Answer 2

Initial swing (acceleration)
Mid swing
Terminal swing (deceleration)

Question 3

Describe the stance phase

Answer 3

Initial contact (heel strike)
Load response (foot flat)
Mid-stance (single leg stance)
Terminal stance (heel off)
Pre-swing (toe off)

Question 4

List some of the pathological gaits

Answer 4

Antalgic gait - limp (relieve pressure from affected leg)

Arthogenic gait - circumducted (due to stiff leg)

Ataxic gait - feet slap ground

Trendelenberg - pelvis drops (due to weak abductors)

Question 5

What are the normal types of end feel

Answer 5

Bone to bone
Soft tissue approximation
Tissue stretch

Question 6

Describe the oxford scale

Answer 6

0 = no contraction
1 = visible/palpable contraction but no movement
2 = movement with gravity eliminated
3 = movement against gravity only
4 = movement against gravity & some resistance
5 = movement against gravity & full resistance

Question 7

Describe the different pulse characters

Answer 7

0 = absent
1 = difficult to palpate
2 = easy to palpate
3 = increased
4 = strong

Question 8

Describe scapular dyskinesia

Answer 8

Normally due to an excessively protracted scapular during arm motion

4 main types

Can cause changes in glenohumeral joint angulation & stress on ligaments