Neurological Gait Effects

Question 1

Initial contact

Answer 1

heel strike
- loss of TA control

Question 2

Loading response

Answer 2

Knee wobbles
- loss of extension control

Question 3

Midstance

Answer 3

Hyperextension
- loss of knee control

Question 4

terminal stance

Answer 4

Hip extension
- loss of glute max contraction

Question 5

Pre-swing

Answer 5

heel off and knee flexion
- lack of TA and rectus femoris control

Question 6

initial/mid swing

Answer 6

knee flexion
- this can cause toe drag

Question 7

terminal swing

Answer 7

hip and knee extension with loss of DF