Deck 15: Gait Awareness

Question 1

Observation of gait should take place in the _____ plane.

A) sagittal
B) frontal
C) both a and b
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C
Observational gait analysis should take place in the sagittal and frontal planes.The frontal or coronal view must include anterior and posterior vantage points.Certain motions such as leg rotation and foot abduction and adduction take place in the transverse or horizontal plane,although the therapist usually is not in a position to observe motion specifically in this plane.In normal gait,most movement occurs in the sagittal plane,whereas in abnormal gait,many of the deviations are observed as compensations in the frontal (coronal)and transverse (horizontal)planes.

Question 2

The stance phase makes up what percentage of the gait cycle?

A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%

Answer 2

D
The gait cycle of one leg can be divided into two phases: the stance phase (in which the leg is in contact with the ground),and the swing phase (in which the leg is off the ground).The stance phase makes up 60% of the gait cycle,and the swing phase makes up 40%.

Question 3

Orthotic devices are used for:

A) stabilization.
B) correction.
C) protection.
D) all of the above.

Answer 3

D
Orthotic devices are classified in four categories: stabilizing (supportive),functional (assistive),corrective,and protective.All orthoses are used to increase function.

Question 4

The number of steps per unit of time is termed:

A) step time.
B) cadence.
C) rate.
D) speed.

Question 5

During the stance phase,initial contact should be:

A) forefoot.
B) flat foot.
C) heel strike.
D) none of the above.

Question 6

When guarding during gait activities,the therapist should be positioned on the:

A) affected side and anterior.
B) affected side and posterior.
C) unaffected side and anterior.
D) unaffected side and posterior.

Question 7

A "hemiplegic gait" may be the result of:

A) sensory loss.
B) weakness.
C) excessive muscular activity.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

A standard ankle-foot orthosis uses how many points of pressure?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 9

During the loading response,weight is accepted onto the leg.The normal position of the knee during this activity is:

A) hyperextension.
B) extension.
C) slight flexion.
D) none of the above.