Definitions
Gait
What is a form of locomotion
(normally walking/running)
Altered gait mechanics and compensatory
adaptations, including a quadriceps avoidance strategy
What is ACL Deficiency
The portion of gait cycle when the foot is in contact with the ground
What is the Stance phase
Muscle active at end of swing phase to slow hip
flexion
Gluteus maximus
Locomotion
What is the act(or power)of moving from one place to another
• Knee pain
• Calcaneal tendinitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Stress fractures
• IT band syndrome
• Shin- Splints
What are Chronic injuries associated with running
The height of the foot during swing phase
What is Foot Clearance
Muscle Group active to produce knee flexion during swing
What is Hamstrings
Step Width
What is the distance measured between the midlines of the two heels (mediolateral direction/left to right)
Average age for mature gait patterns to form
Whst is ~5 YO
Longer relitive stance time is a characteristic in this age group
What is older adults
elastic connective tissue connecting the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus
What is the Achilles Tendon
Gait Velocity equations stride length X stride rate (step length X cadence)
What are Gait Velocity equations
Weakness or paralysis of hip abductors
resulting in pelvic drop on contralateral side
What is a Trendelenberg gait
Time frame when neither foot has contact with the ground during a run
What is float time
Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae are all associated with this muscles group
What is hip abductors