The phases of gait cycle are stance (60%) and swing phase (40%). One gait signifies one stride.
Traditional Scale | Ranchos Los Amigos Scale |
Heel strike | Initial contact |
Foot flat | Loading response |
Midstance | Midstance |
Heel off | Terminal stance |
Toe off | Pre-swing |
Acceleration | Initial swing |
Midswing | Mid swing |
Deceleration | Terminal swing |
