Author: Dr Gayatri Suresh

Respiratory disorders like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) not only impair breathing but also significantly impact how we move. Studies have reported several gait changes in respiratory disorders like COPD, …

What is Screw home mechanism? Occurs in the knee joint, due to differences in size of the medial and lateral condyles and different surface areas of the medial and lateral …

In this infographic, we will discuss the effect of running foot strike pattern on running biomechanics. Forefoot Strike Pattern Initial contact is on the anterior 1/3 of the foot, generally …

Deciphering the Q Angle Q angle is crucial for assessing medial patellar tracking. But does it really differ between genders? Debunking the Myth It’s a popular belief that women have …

Features of high heeled shoes Changes in Spatio-temporal parameters: Gait in high heel shoes Temporal ParametersShorter swing timeShorter step lengthIncreased double support timeSpatial ParametersReduced stride lengthSmaller step width Changes in …

Stance phaseApprox 60% of the gait cycle Swing phaseApprox 40% of the gait cycleUnderstanding temporal parameters is crucial for analyzing gait patterns and identifying any deviations.However, does this always reflect …