Normal Parameters of Gait - Class 6

Question 1

base width is measured

Answer 1

b/w the feet

Question 2

normal base width

Answer 2

5-10 cm

Question 3

the wider the base of support

Answer 3

the more issues with balance

Question 4

step length

Answer 4

the distance b/w successive contact points on opposite feet

Question 5

average step length

Answer 5

35-41 cm

Question 6

average step length should be ____ b/w both legs

Answer 6

equal

Question 7

step length could be affected by

Answer 7

pain

age

fatigue

Question 8

stride length

Answer 8

the distance from heel strike to heel strike of the same foot

Question 9

stride length is normally

Answer 9

70-82 cm

Question 10

stride length is equal to

Answer 10

1 gait cycle

Question 11

lateral pelvic shift

Answer 11

the side to side movement of the pelvis during walking

Question 12

what does there need to be –> lateral pelvic tilt

Answer 12

smooth weight shift/COG of our body

Question 13

where is our COG

Answer 13

right in front of S2

Question 14

lateral pelvic shift is normally

Answer 14

1-2 inches

Question 15

vertical pelvic shift

Answer 15

vertical displacement of pelvis during gait

Question 16

vertical pelvic shift is normally

Answer 16

1 in up and 1 in down

Question 17

low point of vertical pelvic shift

Answer 17

periods of double support

Question 18

high point of vertical pelvic shift

Answer 18

periods of single support

Question 19

COG

Answer 19

normally 5 cm anterior to the second sacral vertebra when standing

Question 20

normal cadence

Answer 20

approx 90-120 steps/min

Question 21

how many gait cycles occur in a minute (normal)

Answer 21

60

Question 22

how many gait cycles per second (normally)

Answer 22

1