Gait

Question 1

Define gait cycle

Answer 1

• foot contact to foot contact with the same foot

Question 2

Define stance phase

Answer 2

• foot contact to ipsilateral toe off (60% of gait cycle)

Question 3

Define swing phase

Answer 3

• toe off to ipsilateral foot contact (40% of gait cycle)

Question 4

What phases are coupled together

Answer 4

• initial contact and pre-swing on other leg
• loading response and initial swing
• mid stance and mid swing
• terminal stance and terminal swing

Question 5

How many feet are in 1 meter

Answer 5

• 3.3 feet

Question 6

What is the average gait speed

Answer 6

• 80.4 meters per minute
• 1.34 meters per second

Question 7

Describe the 10 meter walk test

Answer 7

• measure 14 meters & mark off the middle 10 meters
• start & stop time within the 10 meter zone

Question 8

Describe the 6 minute walk test (6 MWT)

Answer 8

• use oval track or long walkway with adequate turn around area
• measure distance over 6 minutes & record (can also use RPE during test)

Question 9

What takes more energy: slow walking or normal walking

Answer 9

• slow walking uses more energy

Question 10

Describe normal gait center of mass progression

Answer 10

• the head moves up & down about 5 cm
• the head moves left & right about 4 cm

Question 11

Describe dynamic gait index (DGI)

Answer 11

• assess individual’s ability to modify balance while walking in the presence of external demands
• marked distance of 20 feet
• highest score is 24 and <19 indicates fall risk