NPTE: Gait questions with correct answers

transverse pelvis rotation occurs where and how much?? - Answer on the side of the unsupported or swing extremity. mean rotation is 4deg. weight bearing rotates 4 deg for a total of 8 deg step length - Answer heel strike L to heel strike R strike - Answer heel strike L to heel strike L common gait deviations: stance phase--> lateral trunk bending - Answer result of weak glut med Will see beding to the same side as the weakness (Trendelenburg) or with pain in the hip common gait deviations: stance phase--> backwards trunk lean - Answer result of weak glut max Have difficulty going up stairs or ramps common gait deviations: stance phase--> forward trunk lean - Answer result of weak quads (decreased flexor movement at the knee), hip and knee flexion contracture common gait deviations: stance phase--> excessive hip flexion - Answer result of weak hip extensors and/or tight hip/knee flexors. common gait deviations: stance phase--> limited hip extension - Answer result of tight or spastic hip flexors