There are fewer muscles working during the swing phase of gait compared with during the stance phase.

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During the swing phase of gait, there are fewer muscles involved in the movement compared to the stance phase where multiple muscles work together to support the body weight, maintain balance and propel forward motion. During the swing phase, the movement is primarily driven by gravity and momentum.

There Are Fewer Muscles Working During the Swing Phase of Gait