Kinesiology Test 2 Study Guide (Hips/Pelvis/Walking Cycle/Joint concepts)

Prerequisites of proper Gait: SCASC

S: Stability In Stance

C: Foot Clearence during swing

A: Appropriate prepositioning during swing

S: Adequate Swing length

C: Energy conservation

Movement of lower leg during contact and stance phase of walking (Initial Heel Strike)

External rotation of the tibia. It is Supination.

Movement of lower leg during contact and stance phase of walking (Loading Respond)

The internal rotation of the tibia and pronation. The eccentric lengthening of the hamstring when in Gait.

Movement of lower leg during contact and stance phase of walking (Midstance)

The Push off, eccentric lengthening of the gastrocnemius.

Movement of lower leg during contact and stance phase of walking (Terminal Stance)

The Push Off, In Dorsiflexion/pronation.

Movement of lower leg during contact and stance phase of walking (Problems/Dysfunction)

When there is a problem in the lower leg mechanic, it can lead to pronation dysfunction. This can be seen on the opposite side of the leg in the gluteus medialis and gluteus minimus, which are stabilizer muscles in the GAIT walking cycle.

Anterior Tilt

Toe walking

Posterior Tilt

Heel walking (tight hamstrings)

Ankle Equinus

Stiff ankles -> excessive lateral motion (penguin walking)

Duckwalking

Excessive external rotation of the tibia

Pigeon-Toed

Excessive internal rotation of the tibia

Bulging

Is the Sensory base, it can be corrected and is cause by the compression.

Synovial Fluid and function

fluid in our joints that helps in shock absorption, nutrient distribution and lubrication of the joint.

regional interdependance

A link in the joints that stablize or moblize the body

Hip Hitching

tibia externally rotating or hip externally rotating on OPPOSITE SIDE, lack of clearance due to low hip drop, so opposite leg has to swing out

How does the Pelvis compensate when the hamstrings are tight?

The pelvis won't go into posterior tilt and will have an anterior tilt pulling on the QLs which causes external rotation of the opposite leg

hip, mobile or stable?

mobile

Lower crossed syndrome

The hip flexors and low-back extensors tend to be tight or overactive, while the glutes and abdominals tend to be inhibited. If the hip can't extend far enough, the low back may arch more to compensate.