Normal human locomotion, part 1: Basic concepts and terminology

E Ayyappa - JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 1997 - journals.lww.com
Normal Human Locomotion, Part 1: Basic Concepts and Terminology Page 1 Normal Human
Locomotion, Part 1: Basic Concepts and Terminology Ed Ayyappa, MS, CPO ABSTRACT Over
the past several decades, the evolution of gait science has produced an array of terms and
concepts relating to observational gait analysis. Prosthetists and orthotists use various forms of
gait analysis on a daily basis as an important part of clinical care. When the basic principles of
normal walking are understood, a more penetrating grasp of pathological gait becomes …