Single-Limb Gait Sequence

Single-Limb Gait Sequence

Introduction

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Reference leg: right · Opposite leg: left

Right legStanceStanceSwingSwingRight swingEarly swingEarlyMid swingMidLate swingLateHeel strike0%Foot flat≈ 8%Midstance≈ 30%Heel off≈ 40%Toe off≈ 60%Feet adjacent≈ 75%Tibia vertical≈ 85%Heel strike100%
0.0%Right gait cycle

Timing varies with walking speed

Follow the right leg through one complete gait cycle. Its tasks are to accept weight, support forward progression, and advance for the next contact.

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Explanations and references

Timing is approximate for comfortable walking. Movement is a teaching illustration, not measured walking data. Foot placement may slide slightly; feet-adjacent and tibia-vertical positions are schematic.

Learning objectives

Follow right-leg events through stance and swing to the next contact.