midstance

Question 1

during midstance there is a drop in contralateral or ipisilateral pelvis?

Answer 1

contralateral

Question 2

what is the maximum extension of the hip during midstance?

Answer 2

10-15

Question 3

true or false: during midstance the trunk has moved over the foot?

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what position does the ankle roll into during midstance?

Answer 4

ankle rolls into dorsiflexion (closed chain)

Question 5

muscles activated during midstance?

Answer 5

iliopsoas eccentrically working

glute med

quad beginning to decrease with extension

gastroc eccentrically working

Question 6

problems during midstance

Answer 6

trendelenburg sign (weak glute med)

antalgic gait (shortened stance on contralateral side, step length on the affected side will be normal)

Forward trunk bend (contracture)(hip flexors iliopsoas for example you have to compensate for this by leaning forward or by excessive lordosis)

excessive lordosis (contracture)

genu recurvatum (weak quad) (L2/L3 nerve root issues)

flexed knee >10* (contracture of capsule or spasticity of hamstring)
Premature heel off (hypomobile ankle)