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Figure 116 - Gait Cycle: Stance & Swing
Each gait cycle consists of two phases, where both feet are in contact with the ground, called Double
Support. The first Double Support (DS1 in Figure 115 - Gait analysis terminology
referred to the right foot) is also called ‘Load Response’, whereas the second (DS2) is called ‘Pre
Swing’). When only one foot is in contact with the ground, this is called Single Support.
Figure 117 - Stance and Swing Phases
The definitions of Step and Stride correspond respectively to those of Step and Stride explained in
the section above.