Question

which phase of gait requires the most degree of knee flexion during gait?
a) terminal swing
b) mid - swing
c) pre - swing
d) initial swing

Explanation:

In gait analysis, the Initial Swing phase (also called early swing) involves the greatest knee flexion to clear the foot from the ground. During Initial Swing, the knee flexes rapidly (up to about 60 - 65 degrees in normal gait) to lift the foot and allow it to swing forward without tripping. Terminal Swing, Mid - Swing, and Pre - Swing do not have as much knee flexion as Initial Swing.

Answer:

d) Initial Swing