Motor Control of Gait Flashcards
How do you achieve progression?
- Basic locomotor pattern
- Go from one point to the next
Requirements of gait
- Progression, postural control, adaptation
Stance phase
60% of gait cycle (foot’s on the ground)
Swing phase
40% of gait cycle (limb advancement)
What’s the purpose of initial contact and loading response?
Weight acceptance
Objective of initial contact
Position limb to start stance
Objective of loading response
Shock absorption, weight-bearing stability
What occurs within single limb support?
Mid stance, terminal stance
Objective of mid stance
Progress over stationary foot, trunk stability
Objective of terminal stance
Progress beyond supporting foot
What is the purpose of the swing periods?
Limb advancement
Objective of pre-swing
Position limb for swing
Objective of initial swing
Foot clearance
Objective of mid swing
limb advancement & foot clearance
Objective of terminal swing
Finish limb advancement, prepare for stance