GAIT-ANKLE DYNAMICS

SUMMARY

1. Heel strike: ankle dorsiflexed at 15^o - 20^o.

2. Foot flat: ankle at 0^o (allows greater stability).

3. Swing phase: ankle at 0^o (to clear the ground).

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.