walking and running kinematics

Question 1

what is gait?

Answer 1

Gait is the entire process of the running or walking cycle composed of different phases.

Question 2

what phases are common to both running and walking?

Answer 2

1) Footstrike/Heelstrike: The heel of forward foot touches the
ground

2) Toe-Off: Only the big toe of the forward limb in contact with
the ground

3) Double Limb Support: Both limbs are in contact with the
ground simultaneously

Question 3

what is the difference between running and walking ?

Answer 3

Running involves changes in joint angles in the ankles, hips, knees and trunk

Question 4

what are the phases in running?

Answer 4

initial contact (heel strike)
1)absorption phase
2)mid-stance
3) propulsion
toe-off
3)double float (airborne)
4) mid-swing
5)terminal swing- legs swing forward
double float when both feet are on the ground
initial contact (repeats) heel strike

Question 5

what is heel strike in running?

Answer 5

when heel touches ground

Question 6

what is toe off?

Answer 6

Only the big toe of the forward limb in contact with
the ground

Question 7

60% of gait cycle is what_____?

Answer 7

stance phase
absorption
propulsion

Question 8

40% of running cycle_____?

Answer 8

swing phase
initial swinf
terminal swing

Question 9

stance phase is______?

Answer 9

support phase

Question 10

swing phase is_______?

Answer 10

recovery phase