Posture/Gait

Question 1

Lordosis

Answer 1

When looking at the body from the side, anterior convex or bulging. Also known as anterior curvature.

Question 2

Kyphosis

Answer 2

When looking at the body from the side, anterior concave or indention. Also known as posterior curvature.

Question 3

3 goal of gait

Answer 3

Move body FORWARD with LITTLE EFFORT and NO PAIN

Question 4

Stance phase summary (5)

Answer 4

Heal strike, Loading response, mid stance, terminal stance and pre swing

Question 5

Which stance phases have double support?

Answer 5

Heal strike and pre swing

Question 6

Which stance phases have single support?

Answer 6

Loading response, mid stance and terminal stance

Question 7

What is the goal of swing phase?

Answer 7

Clear foot
Advance the lower extremity
Prepare lower extremity for loading

Question 8

Ataxic

Answer 8

Drunk. No balance. Neurological. Bilateral

Question 9

Hemiparesis

Answer 9

Unilateral. WF Lady. Involves UE and LE. Circumduction of leg. Stroke cause. Damage to motor control.

Question 10

Scissor

Answer 10

Bilateral. Can involve UE but not as obvious. Knee bend inward. Cross at midline.

Question 11

Foot Drop/Steppage

Answer 11

Unilateral. Hiking. Due to weakness in nerve.

Question 12

Parkinsonian gait

Answer 12

Bilateral. Stiff and stooped over. Short—>speeding up shuffling. Damage to muscle or movement initiation areas.

Question 13

Waddling gait

Answer 13

Bilateral. Knees point out. Musculo origin. Trunk shifts side to side.

Question 14

Anatalgic gait

Answer 14

Limping. Unilateral. Shorten gait to prevent pain on effected leg. Due to trauma, joint damage or joint inflammation.