Joint Movements During Gait: Sagittal, Frontal and Transverse Plane Motions

Details on joint movements during normal gait, including hip, knee, ankle and pelvis in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes during the gait cycle. Sagittal plane movements Hip Joint The hip is in maximum flexion (~20°) at initial contact (0% of the gait cycle). It gradually extends during stance and reaches maximum extension (~20°) atContinueContinue reading “Joint Movements During Gait: Sagittal, Frontal and Transverse Plane Motions”

“Osteokinematics vs Arthrokinematics”

Topic includes the difference between Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics detailed comparison and contrast. Osteokinematics vs ArthrokinematicsDOWNLOAD pdf Definitions: Osteokinematics refers to the rotary movement of bones or bony segments in space during physiological joint motion. These are the observable movements of the bony levers that occur at joints and are described according to the plane inContinueContinue reading ““Osteokinematics vs Arthrokinematics””