Screw Home Mechanism during Gait (Knee locking – Unlocking)
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 …
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Biomechanics of running foot strike pattern: forefoot vs rear foot
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 …
Men & Women have a similar Q angle?
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 …
Prosthetic Gait Deviations : Types, Causes and Analysis
According to WHO, it is estimated that approximately 0.5% of the world’s population. This indicates that approximately 40 million people require prosthetic devices, highlighting the significant global need for effective …
Gait patterns in women with high heel shoes
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 …
60% stance phase – 40% swing may not always be “normal”?
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 …