Shoulder sagittal motion during gait ranges approximately from what positions?

Shoulder sagittal motion during gait ranges approximately from what positions?

• A. 0° to 60° flexion
• B. 5° flexion to 5° extension
• C. 25° extension to 10° flexion
• D. 10° extension to 25° flexion

Answer: (C)

During gait, shoulder movement in the sagittal plane is small and serves to balance the upper limbs with leg swing. The observed pattern is a modest arc around neutral, roughly extending the arm about 25 degrees behind the body and flexing only about 10 degrees in front. This limited range keeps the arm’s motion smooth and energy-efficient, avoiding large flexion or extension that would disrupt rhythm or stability.

During gait, shoulder movement in the sagittal plane is small and serves to balance the upper limbs with leg swing. The observed pattern is a modest arc around neutral, roughly extending the arm about 25 degrees behind the body and flexing only about 10 degrees in front. This limited range keeps the arm’s motion smooth and energy-efficient, avoiding large flexion or extension that would disrupt rhythm or stability.