Measuring the Kinetics and Kinematics of Human Gait Tyler Rigsby HSS 537 April 19, 2010
Presentation Outline 1. Kinetics 2. Kinematics 3. Value of Gait Analysis
Kinetics Can be described as: Linear ForcesDynamic ForcesFast Dynamic Forces
Measuring Gait Kinetics Force Plate Balance Plate
Kinematics of Gait
Initial Contact (0%)
Double Limb Stance (0-12%) (Loading Response & Opposite Toe Off)
Midstance (12%-50%)
Opposite Initial Contact, Double Support (50%)
Toe Off (60%)
Feet Adjacent (75%)
Tibia Vertical, Terminal Swing (90-100%)
Phases of the Gait Cycle
Measuring Gait Kinematics Observational Gait Analysis3D Marker-based Gait Analysis
Value of Gait Analysis Physical Therapy Surgery Prosthetics and Orthotics
Questions???
Works Cited Content Rose, Jessica. Human Walking. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Perry, Jacquelin. Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function. 2nd ed. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc, Images reaction-force.1.jpg reaction-force.1.jpg