Work of Gait Flashcards
Smooth progression of gait due to what
concentric and eccentric transferring of power
Joint power
joint motion x joint angular velocity
negative power
eccentric
positive power
concentric
Hip extensors generate power in ____ to ____
in early stance to propel and extend hip
Hip flexors generate power in ____ to _____
in pre and initial swing to advance the limb forward
Knee flexors generate power in ______ to ____
early stance to help extend the hip and propel the body forward
The quads generate power in _____ to _____
stance to re-extend the knee after loading response
The PF generate power in ____ to ____
in terminal stance and preswing to propel the body forward
The hip flexors absorb power through ____ to _____
terminal stance decelerate the extended hip and body’s COM
The quads absorb power in ____ to ____
loading response to control knee flexion
The hamstrings absorb power in ______ to ____
in swing to decelerate the swinging limb
The PF absorb power in ___ to _____
mistance to just prior to end of terminal stance to control the advancement of the tibia over the ankle
What sequence is responsible for COM progression smoothly during gait?
power generation and absorption
Mechanical energy
capacity to performwork
Mechanical work
force x distance through which the force acts
Muscles perform what kind of work to move our bodies
internal work as they shorten and lengthen over a distance
______ is a major determinant in the mechanical cost of walking
mechanical work (force x distance)
When is internal muscle work greatest?
when the COM is moved up and forward. The WAY it is moved up rather than the AMOUNT