Ms Action During Gait Flashcards
1
Q
initial contact / heel strike
A
ECC quads to control shock absorption
ECC DFs to decelerate the foot
2
Q
loading response / foot flat
A
ECC PFs to control tibial advancement
3
Q
midstance
A
hip, knee, ankle extension controls fwd progression
ISO hip abductors stabilize pelvis
4
Q
heel off / terminal stance
A
CON PFs to generate fwd propulsion
5
Q
acceleration / initial swing
A
CON quad/iliopsoas initiates motion, becomes pendular motion
6
Q
midswing
A
foot clearance by CON hip flexion, knee flexion, ankle DF
7
Q
deceleration / terminal swing
A
ECC hamstrings decelerate limb
quads and DFs prep for heelstrike
