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Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
What is the weight-loading period of the stance leg called?
What is the weight-loading period of the stance leg called?
What is the time interval between two consecutive initial contacts of the same foot called?
What is the time interval between two consecutive initial contacts of the same foot called?
Which descriptor of gait involves both time and space?
Which descriptor of gait involves both time and space?
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What is the period of double support during the gait cycle?
What is the period of double support during the gait cycle?
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What is the weight-unloading period of the stance leg called?
What is the weight-unloading period of the stance leg called?
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During the initial contact phase of the stance, the hip is flexed 30° to 49° and is medially rotated. What position is the ankle in at this instant?
During the initial contact phase of the stance, the hip is flexed 30° to 49° and is medially rotated. What position is the ankle in at this instant?
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During the load response phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
During the load response phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
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During the midstance phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
During the midstance phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
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What is the maximum extension of the hip during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the maximum extension of the hip during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the foot during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the foot during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the hindfoot during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the hindfoot during the midstance phase of the stance?
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Which of the following is a function of walking gait?
Which of the following is a function of walking gait?
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What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
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At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
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What is involved in gait assessment or analysis?
What is involved in gait assessment or analysis?
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What is a period of time during running when neither foot is in contact with the ground called?
What is a period of time during running when neither foot is in contact with the ground called?
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What is the purpose of concentric muscle contraction during walking?
What is the purpose of concentric muscle contraction during walking?
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Which phase of gait allows the toes of the swing leg to clear the floor and also allows for leg length adjustments?
Which phase of gait allows the toes of the swing leg to clear the floor and also allows for leg length adjustments?
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During the swing phase of gait, what muscle actions are required for normal gait?
During the swing phase of gait, what muscle actions are required for normal gait?
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What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
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What is the percentage of the gait cycle that the double-leg stance phase represents?
What is the percentage of the gait cycle that the double-leg stance phase represents?
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What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
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What is step length, or gait length?
What is step length, or gait length?
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Which of the following is true about stride length?
Which of the following is true about stride length?
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What is the purpose of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
What is the purpose of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the purpose of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the purpose of pelvic rotation during walking?
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What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
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What is the normal cadence of walking?
What is the normal cadence of walking?
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During the initial contact phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in at this instant?
During the initial contact phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in at this instant?
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What is the position of the hindfoot during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the hindfoot during the midstance phase of the stance?
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During the load response phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
During the load response phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in?
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What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
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What is the weight-unloading period of the stance leg called?
What is the weight-unloading period of the stance leg called?
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What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
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Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
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What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
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What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the normal range of pelvic rotation during walking?
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What is the position of the foot during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the foot during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the purpose of concentric muscle contraction during walking?
What is the purpose of concentric muscle contraction during walking?
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During normal gait, what occurs during the acceleration subphase of the swing phase?
During normal gait, what occurs during the acceleration subphase of the swing phase?
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What is the percentage of the gait cycle that the swing phase makes up?
What is the percentage of the gait cycle that the swing phase makes up?
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What occurs during the midswing instant of the swing phase?
What occurs during the midswing instant of the swing phase?
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During running or with increased velocity, what happens to the stance phase and the double support phase?
During running or with increased velocity, what happens to the stance phase and the double support phase?
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What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
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What is the normal step length, or gait length?
What is the normal step length, or gait length?
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What is the normal range of stride length during walking?
What is the normal range of stride length during walking?
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What is the normal range of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
What is the normal range of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the total range of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the total range of pelvic rotation during walking?
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What is the normal position of the center of gravity in the standing position?
What is the normal position of the center of gravity in the standing position?
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What is the normal cadence of walking?
What is the normal cadence of walking?
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During walking, what is the purpose of the double float period?
During walking, what is the purpose of the double float period?
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What is the main function of walking gait?
What is the main function of walking gait?
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What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
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What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
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At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
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What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the tibia during the initial contact phase of the stance?
What is the position of the tibia during the initial contact phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the hindfoot during the load response phase of the stance?
What is the position of the hindfoot during the load response phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the hip during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the hip during the midstance phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the knee during the load response phase of the stance?
What is the position of the knee during the load response phase of the stance?
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What is the position of the ankle during the initial contact phase of the stance?
What is the position of the ankle during the initial contact phase of the stance?
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During the swing phase of gait, what percentage of the gait cycle does it make up?
During the swing phase of gait, what percentage of the gait cycle does it make up?
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What occurs during the midswing instant of the swing phase?
What occurs during the midswing instant of the swing phase?
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What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
What is the normal range of hip flexion in walking?
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What is the normal percentage of the gait cycle that the double-leg stance phase represents?
What is the normal percentage of the gait cycle that the double-leg stance phase represents?
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What is the normal percentage of the gait cycle that the single-leg stance phase represents?
What is the normal percentage of the gait cycle that the single-leg stance phase represents?
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What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
What is the normal base width, which is the distance between the two feet?
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Which phase of the gait cycle is characterized by a period of time during which neither foot is in contact with the ground, known as 'double float'?
Which phase of the gait cycle is characterized by a period of time during which neither foot is in contact with the ground, known as 'double float'?
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What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
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At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
At what age does the locomotion pattern tend to become more regular and stable?
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What is the primary purpose of gait assessment or analysis?
What is the primary purpose of gait assessment or analysis?
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What are the main functional tasks involved in gait?
What are the main functional tasks involved in gait?
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What is the period of time between two consecutive initial contacts of the same foot called?
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Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
Which phase of the gait cycle makes up the majority of the walking cycle?
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What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
What is the purpose of eccentric muscle action during walking?
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What is step length, or gait length?
What is step length, or gait length?
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What is the percentage of the gait cycle that the double-leg stance phase represents?
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During the swing phase of gait, what muscle actions are required for normal gait?
During the swing phase of gait, what muscle actions are required for normal gait?
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During the initial contact phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in at this instant?
During the initial contact phase of the stance, what position is the ankle in at this instant?
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Which of the following is true about stride length?
Which of the following is true about stride length?
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What is the normal range of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
What is the normal range of lateral pelvic shift during walking?
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What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during normal gait?
What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during normal gait?
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What is the total amount of pelvic rotation during walking?
What is the total amount of pelvic rotation during walking?
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What is the normal range of cadence during walking?
What is the normal range of cadence during walking?
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What is the normal gait speed during walking?
What is the normal gait speed during walking?
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What is the main function of the quadriceps muscles during gait?
What is the main function of the quadriceps muscles during gait?
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Which muscles flex the knee and slow the leg in the swing phase of gait?
Which muscles flex the knee and slow the leg in the swing phase of gait?
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What happens to the hip if the knee has a flexion deformity during gait?
What happens to the hip if the knee has a flexion deformity during gait?
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What deviation from normal gait is seen in patients with patellofemoral syndrome?
What deviation from normal gait is seen in patients with patellofemoral syndrome?
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What is the main function of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles during gait?
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What happens if there is a loss of plantar flexion during push off in gait?
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During the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait, what happens to the ankle?
During the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait, what happens to the ankle?
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What position is the pelvis initially in during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
What position is the pelvis initially in during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
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What happens to the forefoot during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
What happens to the forefoot during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
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What is the critical event that occurs at the ankle during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
What is the critical event that occurs at the ankle during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What position is the hip in during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
What position is the hip in during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What pathology involving the great toe can cause pain during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
What pathology involving the great toe can cause pain during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary purpose of the swing phase of gait?
What is the primary purpose of the swing phase of gait?
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What are the three instants composing the swing phase of gait, in order of occurrence?
What are the three instants composing the swing phase of gait, in order of occurrence?
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During the initial swing subphase, what movements occur at the hip and knee?
During the initial swing subphase, what movements occur at the hip and knee?
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What position is the ankle in during the midswing instant?
What position is the ankle in during the midswing instant?
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What muscles contract during the terminal swing phase to slow the swing?
What muscles contract during the terminal swing phase to slow the swing?
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What is the function of the hip during the stance phase of gait?
What is the function of the hip during the stance phase of gait?
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During gait analysis, the examiner should observe the patient's gait from which of the following perspectives?
During gait analysis, the examiner should observe the patient's gait from which of the following perspectives?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that the examiner should observe during gait analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that the examiner should observe during gait analysis?
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What is the purpose of observing the upper limbs and trunk during gait analysis?
What is the purpose of observing the upper limbs and trunk during gait analysis?
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What is the purpose of using a gait analysis chart during observation?
What is the purpose of using a gait analysis chart during observation?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait at slow and fast speeds?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait from proximal to distal?
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What should the examiner note during the gait cycle when observing from the lateral view?
What should the examiner note during the gait cycle when observing from the lateral view?
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What may cause a forward trunk lean during walking?
What may cause a forward trunk lean during walking?
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What movements can be observed from the lateral aspect during gait observation?
What movements can be observed from the lateral aspect during gait observation?
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What compensation may occur by the lumbar spine for limitation of movement in the hip?
What compensation may occur by the lumbar spine for limitation of movement in the hip?
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What should the examiner note about the coordination of movement between the hip, knee, and ankle during the gait cycle?
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What occurs during the initial swing phase of the gait cycle?
What occurs during the initial swing phase of the gait cycle?
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During the swing phase of gait, the foot is
During the swing phase of gait, the foot is
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Which muscles contract during the terminal swing phase of gait to slow down the swing?
Which muscles contract during the terminal swing phase of gait to slow down the swing?
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What is the primary function of the hip during the stance phase of gait?
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What position is the ankle in during the midswing phase of gait?
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What happens to the knee during the first three instants of the stance phase of gait?
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What is the role of the gluteus maximus muscles in gait?
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During the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait, what happens to the ankle?
During the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait, what happens to the ankle?
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What occurs during the initial swing phase of the gait cycle?
What occurs during the initial swing phase of the gait cycle?
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What is the purpose of plantar flexion during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
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What can cause pain during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What compensatory movement may occur if there is pain in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
What compensatory movement may occur if there is pain in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What can cause absence of push off during gait?
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What is the purpose of the hamstring muscles during the swing phase of gait?
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What happens to the hip if the knee has a flexion deformity?
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What deviation from normal gait is seen in patients with patellofemoral syndrome?
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What happens if there is excessive compensating medial rotation of the femur on heel strike to foot flat during gait?
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What percentage of their maximum voluntary contraction do the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles use during normal walking?
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What happens if there is loss of plantar flexion at initial contact of the foot during gait?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait from different angles?
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What is the role of the trunk and upper limbs during walking?
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What is the purpose of using a gait analysis chart during observation?
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What is the significance of observing the patient's gait at slow and fast speeds?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait with and without shoes?
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Why is it important to observe the patient's gait from proximal to distal?
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What should the examiner note when observing the gait cycle from the lateral view?
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What is a possible cause of a forward trunk lean during walking?
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What movements should the examiner observe from the lateral view during gait analysis?
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What should the examiner note when observing the gait cycle from the lateral view?
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What should the examiner note when observing the gait cycle from the lateral view?
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What should the examiner note when observing the gait cycle from the lateral view?
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What is the position of the ankle during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary movement of the forefoot during the terminal stance (heel off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary movement of the trunk during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary movement of the hip during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary movement of the knee during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary movement of the ankle during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the primary function of the hip during the swing phase of gait?
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What is the position of the ankle during the midswing phase of gait?
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What muscles contract to allow the foot to clear the ground during the initial swing subphase?
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What is the position of the forefoot during the terminal swing phase of gait?
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What muscles contract during the terminal swing phase to slow the swing?
What muscles contract during the terminal swing phase to slow the swing?
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What is the purpose of the knee during the first three instants of the stance phase of gait?
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During normal gait, the quadriceps muscles use only 4% to 5% of their maximum voluntary contraction to extend the knee. What is the main role of the quadriceps muscles in extending the knee?
During normal gait, the quadriceps muscles use only 4% to 5% of their maximum voluntary contraction to extend the knee. What is the main role of the quadriceps muscles in extending the knee?
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Which muscles flex the knee and slow the leg in the swing phase of gait?
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What happens to the hip if the knee has a flexion deformity during gait?
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What happens to the knee during the single-leg stance phase in patients with patellofemoral syndrome?
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What is the main function of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles during gait?
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What happens if there is excessive compensating medial rotation of the femur on heel strike to foot flat during gait?
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What should the examiner note during gait analysis from the lateral view?
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What does a forward trunk lean during walking may indicate?
What does a forward trunk lean during walking may indicate?
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What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the lateral aspect?
What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the lateral aspect?
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What should the examiner note during gait analysis from the lateral view?
What should the examiner note during gait analysis from the lateral view?
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What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the lateral aspect?
What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the lateral aspect?
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What should the examiner note during gait analysis from the lateral view?
What should the examiner note during gait analysis from the lateral view?
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What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait from the front, behind, and the side?
What is the purpose of observing the patient's gait from the front, behind, and the side?
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What is the role of the trunk and upper extremities during walking?
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What is the purpose of using a gait analysis chart during observation?
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What is the recommended attire for female patients during gait assessment?
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What is the recommended attire for male patients during gait assessment?
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What is the recommended footwear for gait assessment?
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During gait analysis from the posterior view, the examiner can observe all of the following EXCEPT
During gait analysis from the posterior view, the examiner can observe all of the following EXCEPT
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Which of the following is easier to observe during gait analysis from the posterior view?
Which of the following is easier to observe during gait analysis from the posterior view?
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What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding heel rise?
What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding heel rise?
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What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding the musculature of the back?
What should the examiner observe during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding the musculature of the back?
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What should the examiner observe regarding the patient's footwear during gait analysis?
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What should the examiner examine the patient's feet for during gait analysis?
What should the examiner examine the patient's feet for during gait analysis?
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Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a 'waddling' gait due to weakness of the hip and upper thigh muscles?
Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a 'waddling' gait due to weakness of the hip and upper thigh muscles?
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What is the most common cause of a Trendelenburg gait?
What is the most common cause of a Trendelenburg gait?
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During walking, in which phase does the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) drop, leading to the appearance of a 'waddling' gait?
During walking, in which phase does the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) drop, leading to the appearance of a 'waddling' gait?
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What is the term for the increased curvature of the lower back that accompanies a 'waddling' gait?
What is the term for the increased curvature of the lower back that accompanies a 'waddling' gait?
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Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a bilateral Trendelenburg sign?
Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a bilateral Trendelenburg sign?
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What is the term for the phase in which the deviation of a waddling gait occurs?
What is the term for the phase in which the deviation of a waddling gait occurs?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps, with flexed neck, trunk, and knees?
What is the term for a gait characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps, with flexed neck, trunk, and knees?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by lateral shift to the affected side and pelvis tilting down on the affected side?
What is the term for a gait characterized by lateral shift to the affected side and pelvis tilting down on the affected side?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, resulting in a drop foot?
What is the term for a gait characterized by weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, resulting in a drop foot?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together?
What is the term for a gait characterized by spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase?
What is the term for a gait characterized by quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase?
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What is the term for a gait characterized by waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk?
What is the term for a gait characterized by waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk?
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What is the purpose of locomotion scales or grading systems in gait assessment?
What is the purpose of locomotion scales or grading systems in gait assessment?
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What is the purpose of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale (mGES)?
What is the purpose of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale (mGES)?
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What is the purpose of the Walking Safety Scale (Grille d’évaluation de la securité à la marche [GEM])?
What is the purpose of the Walking Safety Scale (Grille d’évaluation de la securité à la marche [GEM])?
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What is the purpose of the Emory Functional Ambulation Profile?
What is the purpose of the Emory Functional Ambulation Profile?
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What is the purpose of the Gait Abnormality Scale (GARS-M)?
What is the purpose of the Gait Abnormality Scale (GARS-M)?
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What is the purpose of eTool 14.1?
What is the purpose of eTool 14.1?
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Which gait is characterized by a broad base and exaggerated movements due to poor sensation or lack of muscle coordination?
Which gait is characterized by a broad base and exaggerated movements due to poor sensation or lack of muscle coordination?
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What gait is seen in individuals with hip or knee stiffness, where the entire leg is lifted higher than normal to clear the ground?
What gait is seen in individuals with hip or knee stiffness, where the entire leg is lifted higher than normal to clear the ground?
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Which gait is characterized by a backward lurch of the trunk due to weak gluteus maximus muscle?
Which gait is characterized by a backward lurch of the trunk due to weak gluteus maximus muscle?
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What gait is exhibited when the hip abductor muscles are weak, resulting in excessive lateral list and a positive Trendelenburg sign?
What gait is exhibited when the hip abductor muscles are weak, resulting in excessive lateral list and a positive Trendelenburg sign?
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Which gait is seen in individuals with talipes equinovarus (club foot), characterized by a forefoot strike and premature plantar flexion in loading response?
Which gait is seen in individuals with talipes equinovarus (club foot), characterized by a forefoot strike and premature plantar flexion in loading response?
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What type of gait is exhibited when the patient thrusts the thorax posteriorly at heel strike to maintain hip extension of the stance leg?
What type of gait is exhibited when the patient thrusts the thorax posteriorly at heel strike to maintain hip extension of the stance leg?
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During gait analysis from the posterior view, what structures can the examiner observe?
During gait analysis from the posterior view, what structures can the examiner observe?
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What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding abnormal movements?
What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding abnormal movements?
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What can the examiner observe from the posterior view regarding the weight-unloading period of the gait cycle?
What can the examiner observe from the posterior view regarding the weight-unloading period of the gait cycle?
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What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding the movement of the spine and musculature?
What can the examiner note during gait analysis from the posterior view regarding the movement of the spine and musculature?
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What should the examiner observe regarding the patient's footwear during gait analysis?
What should the examiner observe regarding the patient's footwear during gait analysis?
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What can different shoes modify during gait analysis?
What can different shoes modify during gait analysis?
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What is the purpose of locomotion scales or grading systems in gait assessment?
What is the purpose of locomotion scales or grading systems in gait assessment?
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What is the purpose of the Emory Functional Ambulation Profile?
What is the purpose of the Emory Functional Ambulation Profile?
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What is the purpose of the Walking Safety Scale (GEM)?
What is the purpose of the Walking Safety Scale (GEM)?
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What is the purpose of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale (mGES)?
What is the purpose of the modified Gait Efficacy Scale (mGES)?
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What is the purpose of the Functional Gait Assessment?
What is the purpose of the Functional Gait Assessment?
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What is the purpose of the Performance Oriented Balance and Mobility Assessment (POMA)?
What is the purpose of the Performance Oriented Balance and Mobility Assessment (POMA)?
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Which gait is characterized by weakness of the hip and upper thigh muscles, leading to an unstable pelvis during standing and walking?
Which gait is characterized by weakness of the hip and upper thigh muscles, leading to an unstable pelvis during standing and walking?
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What is the most common cause of the waddling gait?
What is the most common cause of the waddling gait?
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What is the characteristic appearance of an individual with a waddling gait?
What is the characteristic appearance of an individual with a waddling gait?
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Which phase of gait does the waddling gait deviation occur?
Which phase of gait does the waddling gait deviation occur?
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What is the term used to describe the dropping of the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) on walking in individuals with a waddling gait?
What is the term used to describe the dropping of the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) on walking in individuals with a waddling gait?
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Which muscle weakness contributes to the development of a waddling gait?
Which muscle weakness contributes to the development of a waddling gait?
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Which gait is characterized by a painful limp due to arthritis, where the individual lurches toward the affected side while the pelvis stays level or elevated on the contralateral side?
Which gait is characterized by a painful limp due to arthritis, where the individual lurches toward the affected side while the pelvis stays level or elevated on the contralateral side?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with cerebellar ataxia?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with cerebellar ataxia?
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What is the primary movement of the hip during the stance phase of gait?
What is the primary movement of the hip during the stance phase of gait?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with gluteus maximus muscle weakness?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with gluteus maximus muscle weakness?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with gluteus medius muscle weakness?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with gluteus medius muscle weakness?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with ankle osteoarthritis?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with ankle osteoarthritis?
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Which gait is characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps, with flexed neck, trunk, and knees, and stiffly held arms?
Which gait is characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps, with flexed neck, trunk, and knees, and stiffly held arms?
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Which gait is the result of quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase, often with a flat-foot initial contact?
Which gait is the result of quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase, often with a flat-foot initial contact?
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Which gait is described as a waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk and can include pelvic obliquity, hip circumduction, and lateral foot rotation?
Which gait is described as a waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk and can include pelvic obliquity, hip circumduction, and lateral foot rotation?
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Which gait is characterized by swinging the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushing it ahead, with the affected upper limb carried across the trunk for balance?
Which gait is characterized by swinging the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushing it ahead, with the affected upper limb carried across the trunk for balance?
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Which gait is the result of spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together and requiring great effort to swing the legs forward?
Which gait is the result of spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together and requiring great effort to swing the legs forward?
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Which gait is seen in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, with difficulty in swing-through and exaggerated trunk and pelvic movement?
Which gait is seen in patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, with difficulty in swing-through and exaggerated trunk and pelvic movement?
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During gait analysis from the posterior view, the examiner can observe all of the following EXCEPT
During gait analysis from the posterior view, the examiner can observe all of the following EXCEPT
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What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during normal gait?
What is the normal range of vertical pelvic shift during normal gait?
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What happens if there is excessive compensating medial rotation of the femur on heel strike to foot flat during gait?
What happens if there is excessive compensating medial rotation of the femur on heel strike to foot flat during gait?
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What is the recommended footwear for gait assessment?
What is the recommended footwear for gait assessment?
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What is the primary movement of the knee during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
What is the primary movement of the knee during the preswing (toe off) phase of gait?
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What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
What is the position of the ankle during the midstance phase of the stance?
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Which of the following is NOT a functional cause of leg length differences?
Which of the following is NOT a functional cause of leg length differences?
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Which locomotion scoring scale was specifically developed for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which locomotion scoring scale was specifically developed for rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which functional test is used to assess postural stability during gait in adults over 60 years of age?
Which functional test is used to assess postural stability during gait in adults over 60 years of age?
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Which gait abnormality is characterized by a shorter step length on the uninvolved side, decreased walking velocity, and decreased cadence?
Which gait abnormality is characterized by a shorter step length on the uninvolved side, decreased walking velocity, and decreased cadence?
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Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of a forward trunk lean during walking?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of a forward trunk lean during walking?
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Which gait abnormality is characterized by lateral shift to the affected side and pelvis tilting down on the affected side?
Which gait abnormality is characterized by lateral shift to the affected side and pelvis tilting down on the affected side?
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Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk?
Which of the following gait pathologies is characterized by a waddling gait with increased lateral displacement of the trunk?
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Which gait is characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps and stiffly held arms?
Which gait is characterized by shuffling or short rapid steps and stiffly held arms?
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What gait is seen in patients with quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase?
What gait is seen in patients with quadriceps weakness resulting in knee hyperextension during early stance phase?
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Which gait is characterized by swinging the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushing it ahead?
Which gait is characterized by swinging the paraplegic leg outward and ahead in a circle or pushing it ahead?
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What gait is seen in patients with spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together?
What gait is seen in patients with spastic paralysis of the hip adductor muscles, causing the knees to be drawn together?
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What gait is seen in patients with weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, resulting in a drop foot?
What gait is seen in patients with weak or paralyzed dorsiflexor muscles, resulting in a drop foot?
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Which gait pathology is characterized by a backward lurch of the trunk during the stance phase of gait?
Which gait pathology is characterized by a backward lurch of the trunk during the stance phase of gait?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with sensory ataxia?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with sensory ataxia?
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What is the gait pathology that results in excessive lateral list and a positive Trendelenburg sign?
What is the gait pathology that results in excessive lateral list and a positive Trendelenburg sign?
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Which gait pathology is characterized by a wobbling gait with side-to-side movement?
Which gait pathology is characterized by a wobbling gait with side-to-side movement?
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What is the gait pathology that results in hip flexion contracture and increased lumbar lordosis?
What is the gait pathology that results in hip flexion contracture and increased lumbar lordosis?
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What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with hip flexion contracture?
What is the characteristic movement observed during the gait of a person with hip flexion contracture?
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What is the primary cause of a waddling gait?
What is the primary cause of a waddling gait?
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What is the most common condition associated with a waddling gait?
What is the most common condition associated with a waddling gait?
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What is the term used to describe the dropping of the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) on walking in individuals with a waddling gait?
What is the term used to describe the dropping of the non-stance leg (i.e., pelvis) on walking in individuals with a waddling gait?
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Which phase of the gait cycle does the deviation in a waddling gait occur?
Which phase of the gait cycle does the deviation in a waddling gait occur?
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What is the role of the hip, knee, and ankle during the gait cycle in individuals with a waddling gait?
What is the role of the hip, knee, and ankle during the gait cycle in individuals with a waddling gait?
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What is the main characteristic of a waddling gait?
What is the main characteristic of a waddling gait?
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