Normal Gait

Question 1

Name the 3 functions of normal gait

Answer 1

• Forward progression
• body balance and limp length adjustment
• upper body support

Question 2

What are the 2 cycles of normal gait

Answer 2

Stance phase and swing phase

Question 3

What is measured during gait cycle

Answer 3

#Stride length- distance from the one foot touches the floor and again when the same foot touches 
# Step length is equal to a gait cycle

Question 4

What are the pre requisites for normal gait ?

Answer 4

• Stability in stance
• clearance of foot in swing
• preposition of foot in swing
• Adequate step length
• energy conservation

Question 5

Explain 5 abnormal gait

Answer 5

1 short leg= pelvis tilts down ward a the same side as short limb.
② painful= characteristic of antalgio limb is shortened stance phase on affected side thus thus shorter step length
③ trendelenburg = allows apposite side of pelvis to tilt downward during stance on weakend side
④ neuromuscular = weak spastic
⑤ stiff joint.