Gait
Gait Cycle — Definitions
Walking looks simple. But every time we move forward, our legs repeat a coordinated sequence of movements. To understand that sequence, we first need a few essential terms.
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Explanations and references
Gait Cycle — Definitions
Back to Gait VideosValues are illustrative adult references for comfortable walking, not targets; individual walking varies with age, height and chosen speed.
Learning objectives
Define the gait cycle, stride, step, stride and step length, step width, cadence and walking speed, with average reference values.