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Which systems are required to be intact for normal gait?
Which systems are required to be intact for normal gait?
- Nervous, musculoskeletal, and digestive systems
- Cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems
- Nervous, musculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems (correct)
- Nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems
What does the midstance phase of the gait cycle signify?
What does the midstance phase of the gait cycle signify?
- The contralateral foot contacts the ground
- The hip becomes less extended and the knee flexes
- The heel rises from the ground
- The entire body weight is balanced over one leg (correct)
What does the toe off phase of the gait cycle involve?
What does the toe off phase of the gait cycle involve?
- The hip flexes and the foot flattens in mid-air
- The foot rolling forward until the entire plantar surface is in contact with the ground
- The body’s weight being accepted by the leg making contact with the ground
- The heel lifting off the ground and the foot becoming supinated (correct)
What may represent adjustments by the sensory or motor systems to produce a safer and more stable gait pattern?
What may represent adjustments by the sensory or motor systems to produce a safer and more stable gait pattern?
What can altered distance and time variables of gait indicate?
What can altered distance and time variables of gait indicate?
In older people, gait disorders typically have several causes including:
In older people, gait disorders typically have several causes including:
What initiates and sustains rhythmic gait, balance, and postural reflexes?
What initiates and sustains rhythmic gait, balance, and postural reflexes?
Which phase of the gait cycle involves the entire time that the foot is in the air?
Which phase of the gait cycle involves the entire time that the foot is in the air?
What does normal gait changes with aging include?
What does normal gait changes with aging include?
What represents an alteration of normal gait pattern?
What represents an alteration of normal gait pattern?
What provides essential information on the position of the body?
What provides essential information on the position of the body?
What phase does not signify when a foot is on the ground during walking?
What phase does not signify when a foot is on the ground during walking?
What is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, after road traffic injuries?
What is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, after road traffic injuries?
At what age do 85% of people have normal gait?
At what age do 85% of people have normal gait?
What is gait?
What is gait?
What does the prevalence of gait and balance disorders increase with?
What does the prevalence of gait and balance disorders increase with?
What is the sensitive indicator of general health and survival in older adults?
What is the sensitive indicator of general health and survival in older adults?
What should be considered if a gait disorder has an acute onset?
What should be considered if a gait disorder has an acute onset?
What can gait disorders lead to?
What can gait disorders lead to?
What is not a consequence of normal aging according to the text?
What is not a consequence of normal aging according to the text?
What age group suffers the greatest number of fatal falls?
What age group suffers the greatest number of fatal falls?
Which system does gait depend upon according to the text?
Which system does gait depend upon according to the text?
What can cause an acute onset of gait disorder?
What can cause an acute onset of gait disorder?
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