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Gait cycle

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 π†πšπ’𝐭 π‚π²πœπ₯𝐞 ——— πŸ“šThe human gait cycle last approximately 1 second and is broken down into two phases, which include stance (60-62% of cycle) and swing (38-40% of cycle). This cycle starts the moment the limb being analyzed touches the ground and lasts until that limb touches the ground again. This is also referred to as one stride. πŸ”ŽWithin the two gait phases, we can identify 8 events. ✅Stance Phase: 1️⃣Initial Contact: The moment the limb being analyzed touches the ground and is usually characterized by a heel strike. 2️⃣Loading Response: Immediately following initial contact, the knee extensors and ankle dorsiflexors contract eccentricity to absorb force as the knee bends and the whole foot comes into contact with the ground. 3️⃣Mid-Stance: The body progresses directly over the limb being analyzed. 4️⃣Terminal Stance: A controlled fall occurs as the hip moves into extension and the ankle reaches maximal dorsiflexion. 5️⃣Pre-Swing: The heel comes off of the ground and t...

Low back pain

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