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Árni Þorvaldsson, 2012-01-18 12:41
put in my notes about the knee from class on the 17th

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h1. Gait Knee
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*stance phase* 60%
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flexion-extension-flexion
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*swing phase* 40%
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extension
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*initial contact*
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extension (-2-5°flexion)
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by keeping knee extended we keep stability
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*loading response*
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flexion (15°)
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shock absorption
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*mid stance*
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5°increased flexion, then extends to 12°flexion
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to keep stability
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*terminal stance*
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completion of extension, then flexion starts again at the end.
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*pre swing*
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flexion(up to 40°)
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to prepare for the swing
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*swing*
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extension
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people with prostetics have more knee flexion
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*implementation*
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simple hince joint.
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rotation in knee
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there has to be some rotation in the knee, otherwise it would be torque in the joint.
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easiest to have the rotation below the knee