Quizlet Rancho Los Amigos Gait Terminology

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  1. Initial Contact: The beginning of the stance phase that occurs when the foot touches the ground.
  2. Initial Swing: Begins when the stance foot lifts from the floor and ends with maximal knee flexion during swing.
  3. Loading Response: Corresponds to the amount of time between initial contact and the beginning of the swing phase for the other leg.
  4. Midstance: Corresponds to the point in stance phase when the other foot is off the floor untill the body is directly over the stance limb.
  5. Midswing: Begins with maximal knee flexion during swing and ends when the tibia is perpendicular with the ground.
  6. Pre-swing: Begins when the other foot touches the ground and ends when the stance foot reaches toe off.
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  8. Terminal Stance: Begins when the stance limb's heel rises and ends when the other foot touches the ground.
  9. Terminal Swing: Begins when the tibia is perpendicular to the floor and ends when the foot touches the ground.