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What are the two main phases of the gait cycle?
Stance Phase and Swing Phase
Which phase of the gait cycle involves tasks like heel strike and mid-stance?
Stance Phase
What checklist is used in physiotherapy to assess various aspects during gait?
Nijmegen Orthopaedic Gait Analysis Form
What percentage of the gait cycle does the Stance Phase typically represent?
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Why is it recommended to observe the patient from the front, back, and side during gait analysis?
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What are some common deviations looked for during gait analysis?
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Study Notes
- Gait analysis is a valuable part of functional assessment in physiotherapy, particularly when walking is a specific complaint of the patient.
- It is recommended to observe the patient from the front, back, and side during gait analysis and consider recording it on video for detailed review and discussion with the patient.
- The gait cycle consists of two phases: Stance Phase (60% of the cycle) where the foot is in contact with the floor, and Swing Phase (40% of the cycle) where the leg is swinging.
- Stance Phase involves tasks like heel strike, loading response, mid-stance, and terminal stance, while Swing Phase includes initial swing, mid-swing, and terminal swing before the next heel strike.
- The Nijmegen Orthopaedic Gait Analysis Form is a checklist used in physiotherapy to assess various aspects during gait, comparing left and right sides, and looking for deviations like shortened stance phase, trunk alignment, reduced arm swing, pelvic rotation, hip and knee movement restrictions, reduced ankle plantarflexion, and leg rotation abnormalities.
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Description
Learn about the importance of gait analysis in physiotherapy, the phases of the gait cycle, and the Nijmegen Orthopaedic Gait Analysis Form. Understand how observing and recording a patient's gait can help in identifying issues and developing treatment plans.
