What Observational Gait Analysis Finding Is Often Made When an Athlete

question 12

Multiple Choice

What observational gait analysis finding is often made when an athlete has a hamstring strain or tight hamstrings?

• A) Flat foot at initial contact
• B) Inadequate knee flexion during stance
• C) Excessive knee flexion at initial contact
• D) Inadequate hip extension at terminal stance

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