Gait Kinematics

When the foot is in a supinated position, it can act as a ridged lever.

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What is the term for the weight-bearing phase of a gait, beginning on initial contact with the surface and ending when contact is broken?

stance

What is being described when one says a person walks 50 steps per minute?

cadence

Which phase of gait is the longest?

stance

When walking, what term represents the distance between the points of contact of both feet?

step width

What comprises two sequential steps?

stride

Gait velocity is defined as the distance covered per unit of time (m/sec, miles/hour)

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Technically, walking turns to running when there is no longer double support phases.

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What happens to the amount of time spent in the stance phase of gait during a running gait?

the amount of time decreases

What is the position of the foot at heel strike?

supination