I’m not saying that you don’t know how to walk. But sometimes we take things for granted. So it’s always good to get a refresh on the basics. In summary: The head should go up and down use your toes; … Continue reading
Now let’s look at Pronation and Supination in the gait cycle. What is Pronation and what is Supination, you ask? All will be revealed. I’ve manage to find this gem of a video as an introduction for you. And it … Continue reading
Take a look at this fantastic video of the runner’s gait cycle. Consider the LEFT leg ONLY of the runner in the middle lane of the video. Please note: the stages of the running gait cycle are the exactly the … Continue reading
Flexion is movement to the front Extension is movement to the back Lateral Rotation is also referred to as External Rotation Medial Rotation is also referred to as Internal Rotation Note: there seems to be a contradiction in terms when … Continue reading
Lateral is direction away from the midline of the body Medial is direction into the midline of the body Proximal is close to the joint or trunk Distal is away from the joint or trunk Anterior is in the front … Continue reading
Sagittal Plane Is the plane where all of our running and walking movement should be in. Coronal Plane or Frontal Plane Bisects the body and divides the anterior (front) parts of the body from the posterior (back) parts of the … Continue reading