Question

26 multiple answer 3 points which of the following are true statements about the gait cycle? select all that apply. walking is actually controlled falling a step length is the distance between a left heel strike and right heel strike your legs alternate between supportive and non - supportive phases a stride is only occurs during the stance phase our stride length increases as we age our velocity of walking stays the same as we age

Explanation:

Walking can be considered controlled falling as the body's center - of - mass moves forward in a way that requires balance to avoid falling. In the gait cycle, legs alternate between supporting the body's weight (supportive phase) and swinging forward (non - supportive phase). A step length is the distance from one heel strike to the next of the same foot, not between left and right heel strikes. A stride is the distance covered in one complete gait cycle (both stance and swing phases), not just the stance phase. Stride length typically decreases as we age due to factors like reduced muscle strength and joint flexibility. Walking velocity also generally decreases with age.

Answer:

Walking is actually controlled falling, Your legs alternate between supportive and non - supportive phases