12 Questions
What is the purpose of the pelvis in walking gait?
To provide stability and mobility by anterior/posterior tilts
At initial contact, what is the degree of hip flexion?
25-30°
What is the maximum degree of hip extension in late stance?
10°
What happens to the knee during loading response?
It flexes up to 15-20° for shock absorption and weight shift to single leg support
At what point does the knee reach full extension during walking gait?
From loading response onwards, by midstance
What is the maximum degree of knee flexion during preswing?
35-40°
What is the purpose of knee flexion during swing phase?
To increase stride length
What is the purpose of hip extension during late stance?
To increase stride length
What is the purpose of knee extension during terminal swing?
To maintain stability and balance
What is the purpose of knee flexion during midswing?
To decrease energy expenditure
What is the purpose of pelvis mobility during walking gait?
To provide stability and mobility by anterior/posterior tilts
What is the purpose of hip flexion during preswing to midswing?
To increase stride length
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