8. Gait: Terminal Swing

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What phase of the gait cycle is Terminal Swing part of?

Swing phase

What rocker occurs during Terminal Swing?

No rocker

What limb support is during Terminal Swing?

1x limb support

What phase is the contralateral limb in during Terminal Swing?

Terminal Swing

What is the critical event during Terminal Swing?

Knee extension to neutral (essential for establishing step length)

Does Terminal Swing have GRF?

No, swing phase doesn’t have GRF

What is the pelvic tilt during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)?

Anterior pelvic tilt 15°

What is the trunk position during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)?

Neutral

What is the hip position and muscle action during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)?

25° flexion
Hip extensors contract ECCENTRICALLY to slow forward motion

What is the knee position and muscle action during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)

0°
Vasti muscles contract CONCENTRICALLY for knee extension
Hamstrings contract ECCENTRICALLY to decelerate knee extension (PEAK activity)

What is the ankle position during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)?

0°

What is the MTP joint position during Terminal Swing (sagittal plane)?

15° extension

What is the hip motion and pelvic movement during Terminal Swing (frontal plane)?

Hip adduction → Ipsilateral pelvic elevation

What is the pelvic rotation during Terminal Swing (horizontal plane)?

Pelvis forward rotation 3–5° max

What is the hip rotation during Terminal Swing (horizontal plane)?

ER 5° max

What is the knee rotation during Terminal Swing (horizontal plane)?

IR → neutral