Kinetic analyses of gait

concern the forces that produce movement:

• Gravity
• Inertia
• Joint reaction
• Ground reaction
• Muscles and other joint structures

Tools of kinetic analysis

• force plate
• electromyography (EMG)

Definitions of terms related to kinetic analysis

Visualizing ground reaction forces to understand typical gait patterns

Using kinetic analysis to state possible reasons for common gait deficits

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Last updated 4-3-02 ©Dave Thompson PT