GAIT Analysis &
Diagnosis
Dr. Sneha Kumbhani
,❖Definition ❖Kinetics
❖Purposes of Gait ❖Kinematic Approach
❖Kinematics ❖Running Gait
❖Gait Terminology ❖Stair Gait
❖Joint Motion ❖Kinematics & Kinetics of
❖Determination of Gait Trunk &Upper Extremity
❖Abnormal Gait
,GAIT
• Translatory
progression of the body as a whole,
produced by coordinated, rotatory movements of the
body segments.
- Cynthia Norkin
• Lowerextremities –support & carry the weight of the
head, arms & trunk ( HAT )
, Purposes of gait
• Maintenance of support of the HAT
• Maintenance of upright posture &
balance of the body
• Achieve safe ground clearance & a
gentle heel or toe landing
Diagnosis
Dr. Sneha Kumbhani
,❖Definition ❖Kinetics
❖Purposes of Gait ❖Kinematic Approach
❖Kinematics ❖Running Gait
❖Gait Terminology ❖Stair Gait
❖Joint Motion ❖Kinematics & Kinetics of
❖Determination of Gait Trunk &Upper Extremity
❖Abnormal Gait
,GAIT
• Translatory
progression of the body as a whole,
produced by coordinated, rotatory movements of the
body segments.
- Cynthia Norkin
• Lowerextremities –support & carry the weight of the
head, arms & trunk ( HAT )
, Purposes of gait
• Maintenance of support of the HAT
• Maintenance of upright posture &
balance of the body
• Achieve safe ground clearance & a
gentle heel or toe landing
