Normal and Pathological Gait

Part II
Gait

GAIT LOCOMOTION

The manner in which a Individual’s capacity to move

person walks (e.g., cadence, from one place to another.
step length, stride length,
speed, and rhythm).
Gait and Motion Analysis
“Using innovative computer technology, motion analysis captures
movements, muscle activity and forces that the eye can’t see.
Although people might have similar walking patterns, the way their
muscles and joints works together can vary widely – gait and
motion analysis helps to understand and recognize how
orthopedic, neurological and muscular conditions can hinder
motions that are critical to daily living.”
Purposes of Gait Analysis
1. To assist with understanding the gait characteristics of a
particular disorder;
2. To assist with movement diagnosis;
3. To inform selection of intervention by guiding the therapist;
4. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and guide the
therapist.

https://www.gillettechildrens.org/conditions-care/gait-and-motion-analysis
Gait analysis
Gait analysis

Qualitative Quantitative
Gait analysis
Ground reaction forces
Gait kinematics, kinetics and
power

Ângulo articular Momento articular interno Potência articular = torque x

velocidade angular
Gait analysis report

Baker 2009
Gait analysis report
Gait analysis report
Electromyography
Plantar pressure
 Diabetic neurophaty

Custom therapeutic insoles based on foot shape and

plantar pressure measurement provide enhanced
pressure relief.
Owings et al., 2008
Rehabilitation
Sensory motor activity Plasticity and learning Functional
(e.g. practice mechanisms outcome
movements and (with physiologically- (movement
sensory feedback) meaningful internal states) recovery)
Rehabilitation

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References
Whittle, M.W. Gait analysis. An introduction. 2007.

Gage, J.R. Gait analysis in Cerebral Palsy. 1991.

Baker, R. Measuring walking. A handbook of Clinical Gait Analysis.

2009.

http://orthopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Pathologic_Gait_Patterns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8QIYfWsYDg

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