Gait

Question 1

Terminal stance

Answer 1

last phase of single support

Question 2

Mid-stance

Answer 2

Single support body advancing

Question 3

Terminal swing

Answer 3

Last third knee extends and limb positioned for weight acceptance

Question 4

Initial contact

Answer 4

foot strikes ground

Question 5

3rd rocker

Answer 5

Terminal stance to heel off

Question 6

Pre-swing

Answer 6

Double support with knee rapid flex

Question 7

What are Kinematics

Answer 7

Angles of joints and segments in 3 planes

Question 8

What is one Stride

Answer 8

One limb initial contact to initial contact same limb

Question 9

Some determinants of gait: Perry, Winter, Gage etc

Answer 9

Stable weight bearing leg
Single limb support
Balance of head, arm, trunk
Clearance
Pre-positioning for initial contact

Question 10

What is Speed

Answer 10

Distance per second (Meters/Sec)

Question 11

How do you define running

Answer 11

No double support

Question 12

How long is swing period

Answer 12

40%

Question 13

When does gait cycle end

Answer 13

When the initial limb once again makes initial contact

Question 14

What are the characteristics of a mature gait

Answer 14

1. Increased speed (distance/time)
2. Increased step
3. Increased single support
4. Less wide
5. Decreased Cadence (Steps/time)

Question 15

What is a Step

Answer 15

One limb initial contact to next limb initial contact

Question 16

1st rocker

Answer 16

Heel strike to flat foot

Question 17

Perry: 8 phases of gait

Answer 17

1. Initial contact
2. Loading resopnse
3. Mid-stance
4. Terminal stance
5. Pre-swing
6. Initial swing
7. Mid-Swing
8. Terminal swing

Question 18

When does gait cycle begin

Answer 18

One foot initial contact

Question 19

How long is stance period

Answer 19

60%

Question 20

Initial swing

Answer 20

1st third of swing with max knee flex

Question 21

What is Cadence

Answer 21

Steps per minute

Question 22

Calculate bladder

Answer 22

Agex30 plus 30 in ml

Normal adult 400 -600

Question 23

What are gait Kinetics

Answer 23

Forces

Question 24

2nd rocker

Answer 24

Shifting over planted foot mid stance

Question 25

External moments

Answer 25

Forces acting from outside (Ground Reaction Forces) to the force (mass x acceleration)

Question 26

Mid swing

Answer 26

max hip flex ending with swing limb vertical tibia

Question 27

loading response

Answer 27

double support period as limb accepts weight

Question 28

How many gait rockers

Answer 28

1. Heel
2. Ankle
3. Forefoot