Movement science,
made visible.
Start with the gait cycle and build up, one lesson at a time.
Gait fundamentals
Gait Cycle — Definitions
Define the gait cycle, stride, step, stride and step length, step width, cadence and walking speed, with average reference values.
Start hereGait Cycle — DefinitionsStart Lessons to complete
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- Coordination Between LimbsGait Phases: Movement, Coordination and Support
- Periods of Limb SupportGait Phases: Movement, Coordination and Support
- Sagittal Gait: Quick OverviewStart here for stance, swing, key events and coordinated joint curves before studying individual angles.Joint motion
- Sagittal Gait ROM: Checkpoint ReviewChoose this after the overview to compare hip, knee and ankle teaching angles at eight narrated checkpoints and review total excursions. Its fixed teaching table differs from the individual-joint curves.Joint motion
- Pelvic TiltJoint motion
- Pelvic RotationJoint motion
- Pelvic ObliquityJoint motion
- Hip Sagittal Kinematics: Quick OverviewChoose this first for hip position versus movement direction, the broad stance–swing pattern and its functional purpose.Joint motion
- Hip Sagittal ROM: Detailed ExplanationChoose this next for narrated angle checkpoints, pelvis-relative markings, movement reversals and total hip excursion.Joint motion
- Hip Joint: Frontal-Plane Kinematics During WalkingJoint motion
- Hip Joint: Transverse-Plane KinematicsJoint motion
- Knee Sagittal Kinematics: Quick OverviewChoose this first for the two knee-flexion waves and their roles in loading, support and foot clearance.Joint motion
- Knee Sagittal ROM: Detailed ExplanationChoose this next to examine narrated stance and swing angle checkpoints, figure-based measurements and total knee excursion.Joint motion
- Knee Joint: Frontal-Plane KinematicsJoint motion
- Knee Joint: Transverse-Plane KinematicsJoint motion
- Ankle and Foot: Frontal-Plane KinematicsJoint motion
- Ankle and Foot: Transverse-Plane KinematicsJoint motion
- Ankle Sagittal Kinematics: Quick OverviewChoose this first for forefoot lowering, tibial progression, push-off and clearance, distinguishing ankle position from direction.Joint motion
- Ankle Sagittal ROM: Detailed ExplanationChoose this next for narrated foot-relative-to-shank angle checkpoints, dorsiflexion/plantarflexion reversals and total excursion.Joint motion
- First MTP Joint During GaitJoint motion
- Hip Muscles During WalkingMuscle function
- Hip Muscle Activity: Frontal PlaneMuscle function
- Hip Muscle Activity: Transverse PlaneMuscle function
- Knee Joint: Sagittal-Plane Muscle ActivityMuscle function
- Knee Muscle Activity: Frontal PlaneMuscle function
- Ankle Joint: Sagittal-Plane Muscle ActivityMuscle function
- Ankle and Foot: Frontal-Plane Muscle FunctionMuscle function
- Ankle and Foot: Transverse-Plane Muscle ActivityMuscle function