Walking Gait Cycle Phases

The time it takes to complete one stride (approximately 1.1 seconds).

The proportions of the gait cycle dedicated to the stance and swing phases, approximately 60% stance and 40% swing.

The portion of the stride time during which both feet are in contact with the ground (double support) versus only one foot (single support).

The rate of steps per minute (approximately 110 steps per minute).

The speed at which a person walks, typically between 70-90 meters per minute.

The distance covered with each stride, often approximately one-third of a person's height.

The area beneath the body's support base while walking, typically about 2-12 cm between heels.

The angle of the foot outward during walking (approximately 7 degrees).

The first contact of the foot with the ground during the gait cycle.

The phase of gait immediately following initial contact, as the body absorbs the impact.

The phase of gait when the body weight is fully supported over the stance leg.

The phase of gait as the stance leg is preparing for swing.

The phase of gait preparing for lifting the swing leg.

The phase of gait where the swing leg begins moving forward.

The phase of gait as the swing leg is swinging forward.

The phase of gait where hip extensors, dorsiflexors, and knee flexors work eccentrically to slow the foot before heel contact.

The initial contact of the heel with the ground during walking

The positioning of the body at the start of the walking cycle.

A deficiency in dorsiflexion in the right ankle during the initial alignment phase of walking.

Inability of dorsiflexor muscles to appropriately control the foot during the initial contact of the gait cycle.

The ideal alignment of the hips which aids in optimal balance and gait.

Rotation of the hip outwards.

A lack of knee bending during the crucial loading phase of walking

A deficiency in knee flexion when the foot contacts the ground during the stance phase of the gait cycle.

Reduced dorsiflexion, impacting ankle mobility in the stance phase.

Insufficient knee extension during the stance phase of gait, leading to a lack of appropriate knee flexion/extension through stance.

Forward trunk lean during stance, often associated with insufficient hip flexion.

Reduced dorsiflexion of the foot during the stance phase, affecting the length of the foot during stance.

A shorter-than-normal step length during gait, often related to inadequate knee flexion before push-off or insufficient hip extension at the end of stance.

Insufficient knee flexion at the start of the swing phase, affecting the ability to clear the limb for the next step.

Lack of appropriate plantarflexion during the push-off phase of gait, affecting swing clearance, usually linked to short or weak plantarflexors.

excessive hip flexion at the initial stage of the swing phase, which may be a compensation for insufficient knee flexion.

A lack of dorsiflexion during the swing phase, potentially impeding clearance.

A shortened hip flexor muscle impacting swing mechanics, often a compensational outcome.

Elevation of the pelvis and abduction of the leg

Reduced or absent elevation and abduction of the leg during walking.

Reduced or absent ability to lift the foot at the ankle

Reduced ability to straighten the knee

Reduced ability to lift the foot at the ankle before heel strike during walking

Reduced ability to straighten the knee during gait

Impaired coordination of hip flexion during walking or running

Inability to raise the leg

Reduced ability to bend the knee during gait

Reduced ability to move the leg away from the midline.

Limited ability to straighten the knee right before the foot touches the ground during walking.

Hip Flexors are too tight.

The time taken for one step, about 1.1 seconds

60% stance, 40% swing in a gait cycle.

Time both feet are on the ground (20%), one foot on the ground (80%).

Steps per minute, around 110

The speed of walking, 70-90 m/min (4.2-5.4 km/h)

Distance of each step, roughly 1/3 your height (60-65 cm)

The area under your feet, 2-12 cm between heels.

Angle of foot outward during walk (~7 degrees)

Foot first touches the ground.

Body absorbs impact after initial contact.

Full body weight on stance leg.

Stance leg preparing for swing.

Preparing to move the swing leg.

Swing leg starts moving forward.

The phase of gait where hip extensors, dorsiflexors, and knee flexors work eccentrically to slow the foot before heel contact.

The initial contact of the heel with the ground during walking.

The positioning of the body at the start of the walking cycle.

A deficiency in dorsiflexion in the right ankle during the initial alignment phase of walking.

Hips not in the ideal rotational alignment during initial alignment, often externally rotated.

Inability of dorsiflexor muscles to appropriately control the foot during the initial contact of the gait cycle.

A deficiency in knee flexion when the foot contacts the ground during the stance phase of the gait cycle.

Reduced dorsiflexion, impacting ankle mobility in the stance phase of gait.

Insufficient hip extension at the end of the stance phase, impacting the next step.

Limited knee flexion before the push-off during stance phase, affecting step length.

Insufficient plantar flexion during the push-off phase, impacting swing clearance and next step.

Insufficient knee flexion at the start of the swing phase, affecting the ability to clear the foot.

Excessive hip flexion at the start of the swing phase, possibly a compensation for insufficient knee flexion.

Insufficient plantar flexion during the push-off phase, impacting swing clearance and next step.

A shorter-than-normal step length, often related to various gait impairments, including lack of knee flexion before push-off or insufficient hip extension.

Forward trunk lean, often representing insufficient hip flexion during the stance phase.

Reduced dorsiflexion during the stance phase, affecting the mobility of the ankle and foot.

Knee flexion is insufficient at the start of the swing phase, impacting the foot's clearance.

Elevation of the pelvis and abduction of the leg during gait.

Reduced or absent elevation and abduction of the leg during walking.

Reduced or absent ability to lift the foot at the ankle.

Reduced ability to straighten the knee.

Reduced ability to lift the foot at the ankle before heel strike during walking.

Reduced ability to straighten the knee during gait.

Impaired coordination of hip flexion during walking or running.

Inability to raise the leg during gait.

Reduced ability to bend the knee during gait.

Reduced ability to move the leg away from the midline during gait.

Limited ability to straighten the knee right before the foot touches the ground during walking.

Hip flexors are too tight.

Inability of dorsiflexor muscles to appropriately control the foot during the initial contact of the gait cycle.