Gait phase

Question 1

Initial contact

Answer 1

The moment the reference foot contacts the ground

2% - double limb support

Question 2

Loading response

Answer 2

Period between initial contact of reference foot to toe off of opposite foot

8% double limb support

Question 3

Midstance

Answer 3

Period between toe off of opposite foot to heel rise of the reference foot

20% - single limb support

Question 4

Terminal stance

Answer 4

Period between heel rise of reference foot to initial contact of opposite foot

20% single limb support

Question 5

Pre swing

Answer 5

Period between initial contact of opposite foot to toe off of reference foot

10% - double limb support

Question 6

Swing phase

Answer 6

Initial swing - toe off of reference foot to where the feet sit opposite eachother - 13%
midswing - legs are opposite to eachother to when the tibia of the reference limb is at a right angle to the ground - 14%
Terminal swing - tibia is at a right angle to the ground to where the reference foot is about to make initial contact - 13%