Gait Flashcards
(23 cards)
When does the gait cycle start finish?
The period of time from initial contact on what side to next initial contact on same side
What is the stance phase?
Foot remains in contact with the floor
What is the swing phase?
When the foot is not in contact with the floor?
What is double support?
When both feet are in contact with the floor?
What percentage of the gait cycle is swing and stance?
60% Swing
40% Stance
What is float phase?
During running gait, where no foot is in contact with the floor
What are the different stages of the gait cycle?
Initial contact Loading response Mid-stance Terminal stance Pre-swing
What is a stride?
Distance between two initial contacts on the same leg
What is a step?
Distance traveled between initial contact of right leg and initial contact of left leg
What is cadence?
Steps per minute
What happens to the double support during running?
Decreases in double stance phase
Get Float phase
What muscles are weakened in Trendelenburg gait?
The abductor muscles
G. Medius
G. Minimus
How can a trendelenburg gait be described?
The pelvis drops
What is the proper term for limping?
Antalgic gait
In antalgic gait which leg has the short stance phase?
The affected leg
In antalgic gait which leg has the short swing phase?
The unaffected leg
In an antalgic gait, in which hand is the walking stick held?
Walking stick is held in the opposite hand to the effected leg
What is hemiplegic gait caused by?
A hemi brain injury
- Stroke
- Cerebral palsy
- Trauma
How is gait affected in hemiplegic gait?
Get a circumduction step of the affected leg
What disorder is a diplegic gait seen in?
Cerebral palsy
Describe diplegic gait?
Scissor walking
One knee in front of each other
Ankle plantar flexed
Don’t get foot flat to the flor
What is the problem in high steppage gait?
Foot drop, have loss of dorsiflexion so have to lift the foot higher when walking
What is step pattern is seen in parkinsonian?
Shuffling/Short step
