Standard Gait Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Heel Strike
A
the instant the heel touches the ground
2
Q
Foot Flat
A
when the entire foot makes contact with the ground
3
Q
Midstance
A
when the entire bodyweight is directly over the stance limb
4
Q
Heel Off
A
the point when the heel of the stance limb leaves the ground
5
Q
Toe off
A
the point when only the toe of the stance limb remains on the ground
6
Q
Acceleration
A
begins with toe off, ends when reference limb swings until positioned directly under the body
7
Q
Midswing
A
when the swing limb is directly under the body
8
Q
Deceleration
A
begins after Midswing as swing limb begins to extend and ends just prior to heel strike
