Which gait is described as non weight bearing, often called swing-through gait?

Which gait is described as non weight bearing, often called swing-through gait?

• A. Swing-through gait
• B. Three-point gait
• C. Two-point gait
• D. Four-point gait

Answer: (A)

Swing-through gait describes moving forward with the body supported by the arms through crutches or a walker, while the legs do not bear weight and swing forward through the space between the supports. The upper limbs carry the body's weight, and the legs simply swing through without contacting the ground during the swing phase. This pattern is commonly used when both legs cannot bear weight, such as with bilateral leg loss or severe weakness, making it the non-weight-bearing option. Other gait patterns involve some weight being borne by the legs and use the crutches or devices to varying degrees, rather than keeping both legs non-weight-bearing.

Swing-through gait describes moving forward with the body supported by the arms through crutches or a walker, while the legs do not bear weight and swing forward through the space between the supports. The upper limbs carry the body's weight, and the legs simply swing through without contacting the ground during the swing phase. This pattern is commonly used when both legs cannot bear weight, such as with bilateral leg loss or severe weakness, making it the non-weight-bearing option. Other gait patterns involve some weight being borne by the legs and use the crutches or devices to varying degrees, rather than keeping both legs non-weight-bearing.