Gait Test Review 2021

Front

Stance phase

Back

The time period during which the limb is in contact with the ground.

Front

Swing phase

Back

The time period during which the foot is in the air for limb advancement.

Front

Double limb support

Back

A period in the gait cycle where both feet are in contact with the ground, occurring twice during each gait cycle.

Front

Midswing

Back

The phase of the gait cycle when the limb is moving forward and is not in contact with the ground.

Front

Toe off/Preswing

Back

The phase of the gait cycle that occurs just before the foot leaves the ground.

Front

Initial contact

Back

The instant the foot contacts the ground during the stance phase.

Front

Loading response

Back

The phase following initial contact where the body weight is transferred onto the limb.

Front

Midstance

Back

The phase of the gait cycle when the body weight is directly over the supporting limb.

Front

Terminal stance

Back

The phase of the gait cycle when the heel of the foot begins to rise off the ground.

Front

Stride length

Back

The distance covered in one complete gait cycle, from initial contact of one foot to the next initial contact of the same foot.