Sunday, April 5, 2009

Gait: swing phase

What are the swing phase subdivisions?

Answers:
In My Teapot

1. Initial swing: from lift of extremity off ground to maximum knee flexion

2. Midswing: from immediately following knee flexion to vertical tibia position

3. Terminal swing: from vertical tibia position just prior to initial contact.

Swing phase makes up 40% of the gait cycle.

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