WorksheetsGait Cycle Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of a gait cycle?
The complete movement of both legs during walking
The completion of the swing and stance phases in one leg
The movement of the arms while walking
The distance covered in one step
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the gait cycle?
Initial Contact
Midstance
Terminal Swing
Mid-swing Stance
What percentage of the gait cycle is the stance phase?
40%
50%
60%
70%
Which of the following is a requirement for normal gait?
Minimal muscle activity
Static balance control
Antigravity muscular support
Joint immobility
What is the typical stride length in normal gait?
50 cm
72 cm
90 cm
144 cm
What is the main function of the swing phase during gait?
Stabilizing the body against gravity
Generating vertical forces
Progressing the body forward
Maintaining balance
Which term describes the frequency of steps taken over time?
Cadence
Velocity
Step length
Stride length
What is the average velocity of normal gait?
0.5 meters/second
1.4 meters/second
2.0 meters/second
3.0 meters/second
What is the difference between stride length and step length?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence normal gait?
Sensory inputs
Joint mobility
Minimal motor control
Adequate muscular support
During which phase of the gait cycle does the foot first contact the ground?
Loading response
Initial swing
Initial contact
Midstance
Which phase of the gait cycle involves generating horizontal forces for body progression?
Swing phase
Stance phase
Terminal swing
Initial contact
What is the function of the vertical forces generated during the stance phase?
To progress the body forward
To stabilize and support the body against gravity
To increase cadence
To reposition the limb for weight bearing
What does the term 'cadence' specifically refer to in gait analysis?
Step frequency
Speed of walking
Length of a step
Distance walked over time
Which of the following is a specific requirement for successful gait?
Progression and stability
Joint immobility
Minimal sensory input
Static balance control
