Gait

Question 1

Gait

Answer 1

Walking or moving on foot

Question 2

Signals the end of stance phaSE

Answer 2

toe off

Question 3

What is appropriate distance for ambulation within the home

Answer 3

less than 50 feet

Question 4

During the deceleration the knee is extended and hamstring is contracting in which manner?

Answer 4

eccentric contraction

Question 5

Distance between heel strikes

Answer 5

step length

Question 6

What is the average step length?

Answer 6

15-18

Question 7

Movement from place to place

Answer 7

ambulation

Question 8

Deceleration of swing involves______ of the left and right foot

Answer 8

braking

Question 9

The acceleration swing phase has ______ degrees flexion at tibiofemoral joint

Answer 9

30

Question 10

What has to happen to ensure that the toes don’t scrape the ground as the toes pass under the body

Answer 10

Dorsiflexion of ankles

Question 11

What carries the weight of the body during the stance phase?

Answer 11

Single leg support

Question 12

The entire foot on the ground

Answer 12

foot flat

Question 13

During deceleration there is ______ degrees of flexion at the coxal joint

Answer 13

25-30

Question 14

The tibiofemoral joint has _____ degrees of flexion during the midswing.

Answer 14

60

Question 15

Left-right-left

Answer 15

gait cycle

Question 16

To ensure your toes won’t scrape along the ground, raise knee higher

Answer 16

steppage gait

Question 17

Phase when no feet are on the floor

Answer 17

aerial phase

Question 18

Phase that occurs when foot is on the ground

Answer 18

stance phase

Question 19

How does the stance phase start off?

Answer 19

heel strike, foot flat, mid stance, heel off, toe off

Question 20

The point when body passes over your weight bearing foot

Answer 20

Midstance

Question 21

Phase when foot is off the ground

Answer 21

Swing Phase

Question 22

What does the swing phase begin with?

Answer 22

acceleration

Question 23

Pulling the leg and foot forward happens when?

Answer 23

midswing

Question 24

What has happened to ensure the toes don’t scrape the ground as the toes pass under the body?

Answer 24

Knee and hip flexed farther

Question 25

There must be an acceptance of ______when the foot comes in contact with the ground.

Answer 25

weight

Question 26

Deceleration of swing involves “______” of the leg and foot.

Answer 26

braking

Question 27

What is the average step length?

Answer 27

15-18”

Question 28

In community distance

Answer 28

150 feet or greater