GAIT Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
GAIT
A
body must respond to deceleration and propulsion movements
2
Q
on ground / stance phases
A
1 - initial contact
2 - mid-stance
3 - terminal stance
3
Q
swing phases (both feet off ground)
A
1 - initial swing
2 - terminal phase
4
Q
initial contact
A
rear foot strike, mid foot strike, fire foot strike : dictates amount of shock needed to be absorbed by the body
5
Q
mid-stance
A
transitions from absorbing to providing propulsion
6
Q
terminal stance
A
phase when the foot and leg in contact with the ground is initiating propulsion a while the other leg is initiating forward movement
7
Q
initial swing
A
both feet off ground (swinging forward)
8
Q
terminal swing
A
prepares body for ground contact
