2009 Abnormal Gait PatientPlus

Description: As the body moves forward, one limb typically provides support while the other limb is advanced in preparation for its role as the support limb. The gait cycle (GC) is composed of stance and swing phases. The stance phase is further subdivided into 3 segments including:
* Initial double stance
* Single limb stance
* Terminal double limb stance Duration of each aspect of stance decreases as walking velocity increases. The transition from walking to running is marked by elimination of double support. A stride is the equivalent of a gait cycle. The duration of a stride is the interval between sequential initial floor contacts by the same limb.