Gait Review and Analysis

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describe the terminology for stance in the los amigos research

  • initial contact

  • loading response

  • midstance

  • terminal stance

  • preswing


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describe the terminology for swing in los amigos research

initial swing, midswing, and terminal swing

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what is the average step length?

72 cm

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what is the average stride length?

144 cm

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what is the average cadence?

1.87 steps/sec (110 step/min)

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what is the average velocity?

1.37 m/sec (3 mph)

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what is average step width?

8-10 cm

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what is the average foot angle?

5-7 degrees

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what is the average stride time?

1-1.12 sec

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what is ground reaction force?

the force established between the contact of the limb and the supporting surface (only occurs during stance phase)

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what is a moment?

is synonymous with torque, which is the potential forces that act on a joint

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what is the 1st ankle rocker?

the heel rocker w

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what is the 2nd rocker?

the ankle rocker

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what is the 3rd rocker?

the forefoot rocker

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what is the 4th rocker?

the toe rocker

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what is the importance of the ankle rockers?

they are essential in maintaining forward progression during gait by facilitating controlled lowering and lifting of the heel, which aids in shock absorption and propulsion.

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how should locomotor strategies be implemented?

  • interventions should be impairment based, task specific, and goal directed/meaningful

  • progression to challenge the patient

  • performance at high repetition for learning to occur