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Table 3 Normal joint-angles during stance and swing phase. Range of motion summary in the sagittal plane measured in degrees.

From: Reliability of videotaped observational gait analysis in patients with orthopedic impairments

Phase of the gait cycle

STANCE PHASE

SWING PHASE

 

Early 0 – 10% GC.

Mid 10 – 30% GC.

Late 30 – 60% GC.

Early 60 – 70% GC.

Late 70 – 100% GC.

Trunk

Positioned above the hip

Positioned above the hip

Pelvis

5° forward rotation

5° backward rotation

5° backward rotation

5° forward rotation

Hip

25° flexion

30–50% GC: 10° extension 50–60% GC: 0°

15° flexion

25° flexion

Knee

20° flexion

40° flexion

60° flexion

Ankle

10° PF

10° DF

20° PF

10° PF

  1. GC = Gait Cycle, PF = Plantar Flexion, DF = Dorsal Flexion [1]