How I Get My PTA Students To Understand the Gait Cycle

[@lexaovoxo]

breaks down the gait cycle so perfectly!!!! thank you for this! students in the PTA Program at BC love it! thank you!

[@InstructorBrooks]

Awesome🤘

[@jietsen]

the explanation was amazing and i managed to understand everything properlyy thankss

[@InstructorBrooks]

@@jietsen that is great!

[@Morningdovecamp]

No. I am actually a Physician Assistant with very flat feet and poor treatment and understanding of my problem. I finally “wrestled “ some real info of how this affects my gait and the pain I have lived with for over 10 years. Orthopedists and podiatrists say you have flat feet and need orthotics - ok. I have had 2-4 pairs made at my expense over the years. Usually not comfortable, don’t feet into shoes, etc. So here is my moment of clarity? I say to the doctor “I know I am flat footed (with posterior valgus) and this “contributes “ to my painful ankle problem. I believe I just finally teased out that this does not contribute to my problem - it IS THE PROBLEM! Of course I am very embarrassed about my lack of understanding this. I believe many patients would benefit from knowing that without that foot position corrected appropriately- the problem cannot get better. I don’t believe this is impressed upon people enough - the importance of a proper fitting and use of an orthotic (apparently not a brace - which may hamper a good rehab) . I am sure you know the story My point is definitely that simple, but real information for the patient is critically important. Not just some “voodoo” that the practitioner knows why it works and the patient just does what they say without some basic real understanding of problem. I feel so much more empowered about the real possibility that I can work with a PT and rehab this ankle and my horrible gait/hip and back pain that goes with such problems. I bet I could make a full time living being the “flat foot” whisperer! Just helping people really understand this common debilitating problem. Sorry for long note - but since I now know what I am trying to achieve - I have found your excellent teaching and knowledge very helpful. If the doctor, PA, NP fails to educate on this I hope your PT students will👍

[@InstructorBrooks]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. You could absolutely be the foot flat expert. I try to get my students to think simple yet critical.

[@SeenAGreatLight]

What I learned in a nutshell: DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE! 😆 Seriously though, excellent video! I was especially surprised by your point that the hamstrings aren't the main cause of knee flexion at toe-off, but rather the hip flexors and gravity pulling the tibia down. Thanks again!

[@InstructorBrooks]

😜 Glad I could help 😃

[@SeenAGreatLight]

@@InstructorBrooks Wow, I appreciate the quick reply! I'm going through all your gait videos for my Master's in O&P, and I'm definitely learning some new things. I like your built-in quiz questions every now and then!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thank you for that explanation and demonstration 👍

[@InstructorBrooks]

Glad I could help. I also have a playlist where I break down each event even more. Check it out

[@os6619]

Thank you,I am a second year physio student this video is helpful. Regards from uk

[@InstructorBrooks]

So glad it was helpful 😃

[@azamqayyum]

Excellent expiation. I will watch few more times

[@InstructorBrooks]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Also I have a better collection of videos in my Gait Playlist. I break down each phase even better AND offer up a test question. Feel free to check that out as well.

[@UserChris21]

Thanks a lot ❤

[@InstructorBrooks]

@@UserChris21 no problem

[@bayannader2985]

PLEASE keep going on!! Specially in more and more gait topics

[@InstructorBrooks]

So glad I could inspire such passion Bayan. Since you like this video on gait I actually made a new series on all 8 phases broken down even more. Check it out.

[@felizaysabel9171]

Thank you so much!!! This video is super comprehensive !!

[@InstructorBrooks]

If you like this video check out my entire playlist on gait. It breaks down each stage even more.

[@carateume4041]

thanks for making this video! i hope you continue creating more of these physiotherapy lessons soon :)

[@InstructorBrooks]

So glad I could help. I am working hard at making more crafted videos for members at the moment. But any chance I get to make some general videos I will. Anything you are interested in recommending I make?

[@diyaaalshareef2659]

Great job ❤️❤️ thank you for this demonstration🙏 keep up the good work

[@InstructorBrooks]

Thanks, Diyaa. I appreciate the encouragement. I am in the works on a new project that I am super excited about. I will have details in a month or so. Until then enjoy my videos, learn something, and feel free to ask me any questions.

[@diyaaalshareef2659]

Big respect ❤️ I'm waiting for you 🔥 It will be a great idea if you cover more details and topics of gait because there is a lack of such good materials on youtube like yours

[@AbigailMckayla]

Great video, thank you so much!

[@InstructorBrooks]

Glad it was helpful! For more info check out my entire gait playlist for even more breakdowns of information.

[@davidunderwood8409]

Great explanations and demo... as usual! Great stuff.

[@InstructorBrooks]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. 😁

[@mariaclaragarcia9571]

Omg I love your videos are very helpful

[@InstructorBrooks]

So glad they are helpful!

[@javib844]

Great video!! I'm having some issues with my gait (maybe because of a leg length discrepancy) and this is very helpful to understand how to walk correctly.

[@InstructorBrooks]

So glad it helped you! Have you watched my video on deviations? Do you know your deviation?

[@javib844]

@@InstructorBrooks I just watched the videos. They are very well explained and very clarifying. Maybe it is Trendelenburg Gait. I am walking every day for the past 6 months and having muscle soreness. My PT has recommended squats to strengthen my gluteus medius. Also, the traumatologist says I have LLD and the podiatrist I visited last week says I do not. So I am very confused. Thank you for your comment and your videos!

[@InstructorBrooks]

I am sorry to hear that your specialists are not offering concrete explanations. If they want you doing squats for glute medius strengthening you should consider wrapping an exercise band around your knees so that you maintain some isometric abduction thus working each gluteus medius more. Also anything standing on leg leg can be beneficial.

[@MG-dl3cg]

This is a great run through .....what's up with the space highway?

[@InstructorBrooks]

Just like the synthwave 🤙

[@speedmishra13]

Thanks! Is there a video for running?

[@InstructorBrooks]

There isn't but some day there will be 😁

[@Morningdovecamp]

I have subbed 😉👍🙏

[@InstructorBrooks]

Great! Are you in PTA School? If so check out my membership options because they might be helpful.

[@denniperez8028]

So when we walk do we have to complete 2 gait cycles to keep moving? Example…right, left, right feet and left, right, left feet. Thank u, I subscribed.

[@InstructorBrooks]

Great question. The gait cycle is what happens from heel strike to heel strike. So it is like a Left heel strike, right heal strike, and ends with left heel strike. There are 8 phases of the gait cycle. I hope this helps. If not I can try and explain it in another way. I appreciate you and your subscription.

[@denniperez8028]

@@InstructorBrooks yea, but I mean…after the the left heel strike, right heel strike and left heel strike don’t you need a right heel strike, left heel strike and right heel strike if you are walking? To keep on the go

[@denniperez8028]

@@InstructorBrooks or after the 3 heel strikes do u rest one strike and start over?

[@denniperez8028]

@@InstructorBrooks is it better to walk counting steps and counting strides? I know the difference but some people count steps, I like to count strides, like 3 by 3

[@denniperez8028]

@@InstructorBrooks i mean, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to alternate steps and strides in order to perform muscle confusion

[@alaindarcy6031]

I have a high school student who runs with a gate that looks problematic. Her right foot points out significantly at times when it lands. I am learning from your videos that there is a lot going on regarding gate. Can I send you a video to look at? We're in Columbus, Ohio, if you know of anyone in the area who can help. THANKS!

[@InstructorBrooks]

I appreciate your interest in my channel and information. However, I do not do any diagnosising or treatment. I would recommend seeing a PT who specializes in running.

[@alaindarcy6031]

@@InstructorBrooks Thanks for quick reply! Cheers

[@InstructorBrooks]

Good luck to you and your runner. 😁

[@derektroter3941]

Please translate on Serbian, Croatian or Bosnian

[@InstructorBrooks]

I'll see what I can do.

[@BIG3rn91]

youdabest

[@InstructorBrooks]

Thanks. I am glad I can help.