Module 7 - Gait Phases Flashcards
What are the three gait phases?
Recovery(Swing), drive, support/stance
When is the recovery phase in gait?
The recovery phase starts when the foot is lifted from the ground and before it hits the ground.
When is the drive phase in the gait?
The drive phase starts when the leg is slightly behind the runner’s hips and continues until right before the foot leaves the ground.
When is the support/stance phase in the gait?
The support (stance phase) starts when the foot hits the ground until the leg is directly underneath the hips.
When is the support/stance phase either eliminated or substantially minimized?
With a correct midfoot strike, the support phase is eliminated or substantially minimized as the foot hits the ground under or just in front of the hips, thus beginning the drive phase.
