Running Gait (Intro and Kinematics) Flashcards
(67 cards)
Running gait velocity
increases from 2.5m/sec to 10m/sec
Running gait GRFs
increased
Step width during running gait
decreases and eventually becoming 0
Running toe out
4-9°
running pace speed
2-5x walking speed
initial contact running gait
varies
running gait cadence
increases
running gait step length
increases
running gait eccentric activity
increases
What provides momentum during swing
arms and legs
CoM in running gait
lowered
3 phases of stance
absorption
midstance
propulsion
Swing vs stance in running
swing is longer
Events
Initial contact
Mid stance
Heel off
Toe off
Mid swing
Periods
Loading response
Pre swing
Early swing
Late swing
How can foot striking occur in running gait
rearfoot strike (common)
midfoot strike
forefoot strike
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Trunk
flexes and extends ~5-10° (position remains within 2-13° of flexion)
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Trunk
Flexion is least at:
initial contact
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Trunk
Flexion is greatest at:
after mid stance
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Trunk flexion as speed increases
trunk flexed position increased at IC
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Pelvis
Average anterior tilt
15-20°
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Pelvis
After IC
PPT until about 10%
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Pelvis
After 10%
APT maximum at toe off
Running Sagittal Plane Kinematics
Hip
IC ROM
35° of flexion