Week 10 - Gait Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the gait cycle is stance phase?
A
60%
2
Q
What percentage of the gait cycle is the swing phase?
A
40%
3
Q
As speed increases what happens to the stance phase?
A
Inverse reaction - decreases
4
Q
Stance phase: Initial contact Loading response Mid stance Terminal stance
A
Heel strike
Flat foot
Mid stance
Heel off
5
Q
Swing phase:
Pre swing
Mid swing
Terminal swing
A
Toe off
Mid swing
Heel strike
6
Q
What is a gait cycle?
A
One stride = two steps
Two double support and two single support
7
Q
What are the differences between running and walking?
A
Walking:
Always double support
No flight
Running
Never a double support phase
Always flight
