Pedographs and Gait Analysis: Clinical Pearls and Case StudiesThis is the definitive source for understanding the Pedograph. From proper technique to interpretation to clinical examples, this is the only book of its type. This textbook was designed out of necessity. There is no current text which comprehensively covers the technique of obtaining a reproducible pedograph, its interpretation and how it relates to clinical examination and gait. This text covers: historical perspectives of the pedograph and their traditional usage how to obtain a reproducible print and common errors a review of the normal gait cycle selected discussions on pathologic gait cycles clinical commentary and pearls on pedograph mapping and evaluation static and dynamic patient evaluation methods of the lower kinetic chain and how your findings impact the pedograph, pedograph mapping and interpretation clinical case studies reviewing and reinforcing the information presented |
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Pedographs and Gait Analysis: Clinical Pearls and Case Studies Ivo Waerlop,Shawn Allen Limited preview - 2006 |
Pedographs and Gait Analysis: Clinical Pearls and Case Studies Ivo Waerlop,Shawn Allen No preview available - 2006 |
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1st metatarsal 1st ray 5th metatarsal adduction adductor ankle mortise Arms Ipsilateral bilaterally biomechanics calcaneal eversion calcaneocuboid calcaneus cause clinical contralateral decelerate deformity degrees Ankle degrees dorsiflexion distal dorsiflex dorsiflexion eccentric contraction excessive extension external rotation femur flexor foot type forces forefoot pressures forefoot pronation forward full forefoot load function Gait Analysis gait cycle Gait evaluation genu genu valgus genu varus hallux heel lift heel rise heel strike hip flexion hip rotation increased pressure internal tibial torsion inversion knee lateral column leg length discrepancy leg side metatarsal heads midfoot pronation midstance midswing midtarsal mild muscles normal occur orthotic pain patient pedograph pelvis peroneus longus plantar fascia plantar flex plantar flexion plantar pressures posterior compartment range of motion retro torsion rigid rocker saggital plane shoe short leg soleus stance phase subtalar joint supination swing phase talus tendon terminal stance tibialis posterior valgus varus deformity weight bearing