Gait analysis - Video

What is the primary purpose of conducting a gait analysis in physiotherapy?

• To solely focus on the patient's upper body movement

• To assess the patient's ability to run fast

• To be part of a functional assessment, especially if walking is a specific complaint

• To improve the patient's ability to perform high jumps

From which perspectives should a patient be observed during a gait analysis?

• From the front, the back, and the side

• Only from the front

• From above and below

• Only from the side

What does a stride in the gait cycle consist of?

• A single step

• The movement from heel strike to heel off

• The movement of the arms only

• Two steps

What percentage of the gait cycle does the Stance Phase account for?

• 70%

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

During which phase is the right foot always in contact with the floor?

• Mid-Stance

• Stance Phase

• Terminal Swing

• Swing Phase

What marks the end of the Loading Response?

• When the contralateral foot lifts off the ground

• At the initial contact of the right foot

• At the heel strike of the right leg

• When the right foot starts to lift

What is the task of the leg during the Swing Phase?

• Right limb enhancement until the next heel strike

• To accept the weight of the body

• To maintain contact with the ground

• To support the contralateral leg

At what percentage of the gait cycle does the Initial Swing occur?

• 50%

• 73%

• 87%

• 60%

What is a general aspect to assess in gait analysis?

• The patient's ability to swim

• The color of the patient's shoes

• Whether there is a shortened stance phase

• The patient's ability to jump

What might be reduced in some patients, according to the gait analysis?

• Interest in the analysis

• Ability to whistle

• Hair length

• Arm swing