Gait Cycle (transverse Plane)

Question 1

Hip stance phase

Answer 1

Slight internal rotation at initial contact, moves towards external rotation in mid to terminal stance

Question 2

Hip swing phase

Answer 2

Returns to neutral or slight internal rotation

Question 3

Knee stance phase

Answer 3

Follows hip rotation due to screw- home mechanisms: internal rotation then external during stance

Question 4

Knee swing phase

Answer 4

Reverse during swing to prepare for next heel strike

Question 5

Ankle stance phase

Answer 5

Internal rotation/ pronation with loading, transitions to external rotation/supination in terminal stance

Question 6

Ankle Swing phase

Answer 6

Minimal rotation, stabilises for next heel strike