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    gait
    /ɡeɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a person's manner of walking: "the easy gait of an athlete"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Gait is a formal word for a particular way of walking or running, especially of a horse or a person. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, collocations and translations of gait with Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GaitGait - Wikipedia

    Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. Learn how gaits are classified by footfall, mechanics, speed, terrain and species, and see examples of different gaits in various animals.

  5. www.physio-pedia.com › Gait_DefinitionsGait Definitions - Physiopedia

    • Introduction
    • Gait Development
    • Normal Gait Or Ideal Gait?
    • Major Tasks of Gait
    • Important Terminology of Gait
    • Gait Observation

    Walking is an integral part of our daily locomotion and an important indicator of health. It is the most common type of physical activity for adults in their leisure time. "Human gait depends on a complex interplay of major parts of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratorysystems." 1. An individual's gait pattern is influenced by age, per...

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    Children take approximately 11 to 15 months to learn and develop gait
    Refinement and normalisation of a gait pattern takes another 4 to 5 years
    Children around the ages of 6 to 7 years will have a normalised, adult-like gait pattern
    Gait changes throughout the lifespan

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    An "ideal" gait needs to be both safe and energy efficient. For example: 1. The "ideal" gait of an individual with an orthopaedic injury and / or neurological condition may be considerably different from a clinician's picture of "ideal." 1.1. As long as the individual is ambulating as safely as possible and in the most efficient manner possible, th...

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    The five main functions of walking gait are: 1. To maintain support of the head, arms and trunk 2. To maintain upright posture and balance of the body 3. To control foot trajectory to achieve safe ground clearance and a gentle heel or toe landing 4. To generate mechanical energy to maintain the present forward velocity or to increase the forward ve...

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    Gait cycle

    1. The gait cycle is the time from when the heel of one foot touches the ground to the time the same heel touches the ground again or a repetitive pattern involving steps and strides. The gait cycle is divided into two phases which are further divided into sub-phases: 1. Stance Phase (60% of the gait cycle) - during which some part of the foot is in contact with the ground: 1.1. Initial contact (heel strike) 1.2. Foot flat (loading response) 1.3. Mid-stance (single-leg stance) 1.4. Heel off (...

    Centre of Mass

    1. The point where the mass of the body is centred 2. Usually 5 cm anterior to S2 in adults 3. Also referred to as Centre of gravity 4. Centre of massis not a fixed point and changes in different positions such as sitting, standing and kneeling 5. Displacement of centre of mass 5.1. It is difficult to follow and evaluate the movement around S2. Another way to assess the displacement of the centre of mass of a body is to observe the head for a vertical representation of the movement of the COM...

    Ground Reaction Force

    1. Forces applied by the ground to the foot, when the foot is in contact with the ground 2. Generates external torque 2.1. External torque 2.1.1. Torque that acts upon the body 2.1.2. When external torque passes at a distance from the axis, there is rotation of the superimposed body segment around that joint axis 2.1.3. The magnitude increases as the distance increases between the ground reaction force and the joint axis 2.2. Internal torque 2.2.1. Muscle contractions to counterbalance extern...

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    Observe an individual's standing posture before assessing their gait
    Observe an individual's footwear before formally assessing their gait

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  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gaitGait - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of gait. noun. a horse's manner of moving. see more. noun. a person's manner of walking. see more. noun. the rate of moving (especially walking or running) synonyms: pace. see more. Pronunciation. US. /geɪt/ UK. /geɪt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Gait."

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › gaitGait - definition of gait by The Free Dictionary

    Gait is the manner of walking, stepping, or running, or the pattern of footsteps at different speeds for horses and dogs. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, translations, and usage of gait from various sources.

  8. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › gaitGait | definition of gait by Medical ... - Medical Dictionary

    Gait is the manner or style of walking, which can be evaluated by observing the individual walking naturally in a straight line. The web page lists various types of gait, such as antalgic, ataxic, festinating, spastic, and waddling, with their characteristics and causes.

  9. www.hingehealth.com › resources › glossaryGait: Definition, Types & Exercises to Improve Gait - hingehealth

    Gait Definition and Meaning. Gait refers to the pattern or style of movement involved in walking. It is the coordinated movement, involving your feet, legs, and arms, that comes into play when you walk. In short, it’s how you walk. A person's gait is influenced by a variety of factors, including muscle strength and coordination. Types of Gait