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What is the definition of step length in gait?
What is the definition of step length in gait?
- The distance between initial contact of one foot and initial contact of that same foot again.
- The horizontal distance between the two feet.
- The angle formed between the line of progression in a straight line and a line that bisects the foot at the heel’s midpoint and runs between the second and third toes.
- The distance between initial contact of one foot to the initial contact of the opposite foot. (correct)
During fast walking, which leg typically has a longer step?
During fast walking, which leg typically has a longer step?
- The dominant leg (correct)
- The non-dominant leg
- Both legs have equal step lengths
- The step length is not affected by walking speed
What is step width in gait?
What is step width in gait?
- The distance between initial contact of one foot and initial contact of that same foot again.
- The horizontal distance between the two feet. (correct)
- The angle formed between the line of progression in a straight line and a line that bisects the foot at the heel’s midpoint and runs between the second and third toes.
- The distance between initial contact of one foot to the initial contact of the opposite foot.
What is the angle of progression in gait?
What is the angle of progression in gait?
What is the typical out-toeing angle in mature adults?
What is the typical out-toeing angle in mature adults?
Which pathological conditions can affect step lengths and step width?
Which pathological conditions can affect step lengths and step width?
What is stride length in gait?
What is stride length in gait?
What is the typical range for step width in adults?
What is the typical range for step width in adults?
Which leg has a longer step length during fast walking in most people?
Which leg has a longer step length during fast walking in most people?
What is the definition of step length difference in gait?
What is the definition of step length difference in gait?
What is the typical out-toeing angle in children?
What is the typical out-toeing angle in children?
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Study Notes
- Spatial characteristics of gait include step length, stride length, step width, and angle of progression.
- Step length is the distance between initial contact of one foot to the initial contact of the opposite foot.
- Stride length is the distance between initial contact of one foot and initial contact of that same foot again.
- Step lengths are typically equal except during fast walking when the dominant leg has a longer step.
- Step width is the horizontal distance between the two feet, typically between 2 to 4 inches for adults.
- The angle of progression is the angle formed between the line of progression in a straight line and a line that bisects the foot at the heel’s midpoint and runs between the second and third toes.
- Out-toeing of about 7° is typical in mature adults.
- Pathological conditions can affect step lengths and step width.
- Stride length is synonymous with the combination of one right and one left step length.
- Step lengths may be significantly different between involved and uninvolved extremities in pathological conditions.
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