Biomechanics of Walking: Gait Cycle and Abnormal Gait ft. Maren Hunsberger | Corporis

Almost every human follows the same biomechanical pattern of walking -- what we call gait. And since it's so often the cause (or consequence of pain), movement experts spend a lot of time studying the normal gait cycle.
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[@charlesphillips6803]

My stroke is 3 years old. I refuse to give up. A shuttle machine corrected it temporarily and Iv made it my mission to walk like pre stroke. I’m 37

[@Corporis]

I'm gonna be totally honest, my Trendelenberg Gait brought a non-zero number of boys to the yard.

[@Corporis]

This is a very early 2000s joke and I will be genuinely surprised if anyone under 21 gets the reference.

[@nocterosae]

mymilkshakebringsalltheboystotheyaaard

[@debbiec6216]

Did you have your Gait fixed ? If so how did you fix it , surgery ? Exercises? , your help will be much appreciated thank you .

[@Seltonik]

This video woulda been great for my exam 5 hours ago.

[@Corporis]

Ohh man, put me in touch with your professor next time and I'll get them to delay the exam

[@tinycatfriend]

i have a lot of skeletal abnormalities, and have an abnormal gait. learning about this is super fascinating, and helps me understand what my physiotherapists are looking for in me! also explains all the testing orthopedists did when i was a kid, heh

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

This proves to me that the Patterson/Gimlin Bigfoot is real ( I know it might be a little off-topic here ). If you watch the figure in the 1967 Patteronson film, you'll notice that its walking pattern is way way off compared to a human; the shin rises to almost 90 degrees, the front knee doesn't lock, it has a zero gait ( like walking a tightrope ), and the arm swing is way off as well. It's something that critics don't take into consideration.

[@RedSoxfan1995]

Awesome video about the gait cycle

[@nocterosae]

Running to the great gaitway into this piece of knowledge Glad to see a new person swing (phase) by the channel, hope there are more to come :))

[@Corporis]

wolfarious plenty more Maren over on her channel ☺️☺️

[@Matt-df3gw]

Amazing video, thanks!

[@backyy07]

1:40 can I have a link? I cant seem to find the video

[@King-qr1ck]

Just one question bro what did you do to your hair

[@israrabbasi5618]

Sir can u plz upload Active exercises and it's classification and passive exercises?

[@tsimonson49]

I’ve been trying to find someone who explains the knees and correct positions/ flexion/ extension when walking and through the different points. My gait is off because I ruptured my ACL 1.5 years ago and I never had surgery or heavy PT (not affordable at all 😢) so I’ve done my best in just body weight exercises and practicing my gait. What I don’t know is if my knee is supposed to be straight and at full extension at any point in my step. Because if I were to allow my right knee to fully extend, I very well could injure my knee and hyper extend it since I have no stability lol

[@amandas1356]

I thought there was confusion about walking steps. Can you please verify. Is it true that you’re supposed to walk heel to toe vs “ front-mid to heel”. Ive seen where its really unhealthy to plant heel first due to the shock put on the heel that radiates up the entire back extremity. Can you tell me why I am conflicted? Im asking bc I keep having so much pain in Buttocks, calves and lateral chin muscles. Please advise my terminology. Neither science or medical here. Im hair stylist/mom.

[@matthewlagerlow7130]

You’re correct

[@PavanKumar-xm1fd]

This video is very informative Thanks for the video🙂🙂

[@denniperez8028]

So, how to synchronize your arm swing with your legs if u are right handed?

[@keshavamurthy2585]

Pls help, am a stroke survivar my right thalamus bleed impacting left limbs. Now able to walk but need your help to understand what muscles r weak and how to improve

[@keshavamurthy2585]

Great video to understand gait

[@muhammadjunaidali769]

awesome concept

[@searaider7685]

Sir you are the keeper of the gait😅

[@debbiec6216]

Do you know anything about Trendelenburg Gait and how to start walking normal ? I have this penguin walk for a while and I have exercise doing all kind of things. My right Hip is weak side , and my left side must drop , it's out of lined. *I scuff my LEFT SHOE ( foot )* . I have noticed that , my right shoe , it's okay . If you can only give me ideas how to change my gait , the help will be much appreciated. Thank you .

[@maureenkelly738]

Interesting vid. Really liked it.

[@Corporis]

Thanks Aunt Reen :) Finally my undergrad degree is coming in handy.

[@lopamudra7808]

Nice information

[@RedSoxfan95]

Thank you for the informative video

[@neurohackian]

Can you make a video on emotional trauma and how it can affect gait? You mentioned neurological causes.. a strong psychic imprint (emotional imprint) from childhood trauma i.e. sexual abuse could affect gait yes? Closed off feet due to the memory of emotional discomfort? A great best selling book is The Body Keeps the Score.

[@antoniof5511]

Great help thanks 👍

[@hellwroughtangel]

So are toe to heel gaits considered an abnormal gait?

[@Corporis]

Not abnormal, just different. It’s super common to see toe-heel gaits with barefoot runners!

[@hannahherrmann4921]

@@Corporis I do that but only when my knee isn't dying inside lol

[@davidhartley6232]

Not at all... In fact, to truly know how to walk properly, one must often spend a great deal amount of timing walking barefoot... First the front(ish)/mid outside of the foot contacts the ground; mmediately followed by the front inside of the foot. Then finally the heel touches shortly after... Be sure that you "lead with your knees" as you walk. Your legs and feet should not be swinging out like a stiff board.

[@rpkiller2489]

@@Corporis From my basic understanding of physics and biomechanics, toe-heel walking would be the better way to absorb shock as the entire leg acts like a spring. Although like anything there are extremes like over-stride heel to toe or walking on your tippy toes. My personal anecdote being, i switched from high arch, high cushion shoes to very minimal shoes and after the adjustment period the the arch and ankle pain from standing 8 hours a day and exercising went away for the most part. Although my left ankle still hurts sometimes after i get home and sit down, probably comes down to stretching those tight muscles around the ankle.

[@thibod07]

Fascinating!

[@adel_1057]

Can u do video about circumdation Definition, causes, characteristics, treatment

[@davidtoddhoward]

Fascinating subject and a great video. Thanks Pat and Maren. Of course , now I need to try not to look creepy while staring at people walking through the office! 🙄🏃🏽‍♂️

[@Corporis]

Thanks for watching Todd. I agree, once you learn gait mechanics it's hard not to watch people walk and analyze their movement.

[@peggyowens5475]

I have lost 40 lbs and my Gait is definitely bad somehow now. Is this normal due to my weight loss and who do I go to get exercises or to look at it? I was thinking a chiropractor? I have never been to one before so?

[@matthewlagerlow7130]

Following videos like this after a bad femur break is what created my bad gait. True mechanical function comes through the foot using it as a lever to push up and pull forward that creates the correct biggest strong muscles to fire and propel you like a motor through the glutes then it’s more of catching yourself at land and keep walking. Watch a baby learning to walk they do this and move forward with momentum not heel to toe walk through legs or even watch videos of aboriginals in remote Australia who have never warn shoes they none forward through feet not heel to toe that’s like a breaking force

[@keinname2481]

Hey you are fairly young for someone with a degree in sports medicine. Where did you graduate?

[@patelmansi1678]

This video is helpful for my exam good video

[@le7062]

Heel -foot- toe should be the order of contact and lift. Little or no weight in the hips.

[@user-tg3qj8ef6j]

What is you videocamera? I like it!

[@AthenaProsperus]

Great video! But the intro music is so loud, blind sided me

[@Corporis]

Thanks for the feedback. I've adjusted my background music since this video.

[@edweenier]

You lost me at heal strike…

[@laxminayak5141]

Thank you for explaining walking 🙏

[@sokapaselwandlekazi97]

Hi I am a student doing Orthotics and Prosthetics and I find this video very helpful for my Biomechanics module thank you for doing it.❤

[@malihaahmad9693]

hi! For orthotics and prosthetics are there any easy available notes ? am dpt student and find this subject a little rough and confusing

[@sokapaselwandlekazi97]

Honestly speaking the only thing that helps me is watching these KZbin videos .

[@vagabondart9999]

Ah yes, references for animation, good... (I needed this, ty)

[@jeevan402]

Next collaboration with the Dr. Rohin Francis from medlife crisis. 😋😋

[@Corporis]

I love his channel! He and I have done a collaboration before, but the subject of which might not be suitable for under 18s. So be warned!

[@TheVampiresofParis]

Nahhhh that zesty walk for F R E E?? Can't be doin' that to me man

[@rehan8324]

Hallo Sir Ji Plz help me

[@JarkkoKokkonen]

Ataxic gait is The Walking Dead gait :)

[@freedomfrompainandhospital9254]

😂😂😂😂😂