Gait Cycle (sagittal Plane, Ankle)

Question 1

Initial contact

Answer 1

Neutral (0 degrees), preparing for plantar flexion

Question 2

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Answer 2

Ankle plantar flexes to 10 degrees for foot to fully contact the ground

Question 3

Mid stance

Answer 3

Ankle dorsiflexes to 5-10 degrees as body moves over foot

Question 4

Terminal stance

Answer 4

Max dorsiflexion (10-12 degrees) then starts plantar flexing

Question 5

Pre swing

Answer 5

Rapid plantar flexion (15-20 degrees) for push off

Question 6

Initial swing

Answer 6

Begins dorsiflexing towards neutral

Question 7

Mid swing

Answer 7

Dorsiflexed to neutral (0 degrees) and clears ground

Question 8

Terminal swing

Answer 8

Stays at neutral position