12 Questions
What is the gait cycle?
The fundamental unit of gait
How many phases is the gait cycle divided into?
Two
Which terminology system is used to describe the components of the gait cycle?
Both A and B
How many subphases does the RLA system divide the stance phase into?
Five
How many subphases does the RLA system divide the swing phase into?
Three
What percentage of the gait cycle is the stance phase?
Approximately 60%
What percentage of the gait cycle is the swing phase?
Approximately 40%
At what percentage of the gait cycle does the end of the swing phase occur?
100%
What is the length of one gait cycle at normal adult walking speeds?
1.4 meters
What is the definition of gait?
The manner or style of walking
Which phase of the gait cycle includes the last 40%?
Swing phase
What is the Rancho Los Amigos (RLA) terminology system used for?
To describe the components of the gait cycle
Study Notes
- Gait is the manner or style of walking
- The gait cycle is the fundamental unit of gait
- One gait cycle is the time from when the heel of one foot touches the ground to when it touches the ground again
- The gait cycle is divided into two phases: stance and swing
- The traditional terminology system and the Rancho Los Amigos (RLA) terminology system are used to describe the components of the gait cycle
- The RLA system divides the stance phase into five subphases and the swing phase into three
- The gait cycle is identified as 100%
- At normal adult walking speeds, one cycle lasts 1 second and has a length of 1.4 meters
- The stance phase comprises approximately 60% of a single gait cycle and the swing phase includes the last 40%
- The end of the swing phase occurs at 100% of the cycle.
Test your knowledge of gait and the gait cycle with this informative quiz. Learn about the different phases of the gait cycle, including stance and swing, and the traditional and Rancho Los Amigos terminology systems used to describe them. Discover how long a gait cycle lasts and the percentage breakdown of each phase. Sharpen your understanding of gait by taking this fun and engaging quiz.
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