Swing limb advancement comprises which of the following sets?

Swing limb advancement comprises which of the following sets?

• A. Lifting of the Foot, Completion of Stride Length, Preparation for Next Stance Interval
• B. Shock Absorption, Limb Stability, Preservation of Progression
• C. Knee Locking, Hip Extension, Ankle Plantarflexion
• D. Pelvic Drop, Pelvic Hike, Foot Slap

Answer: (A)

Swing limb advancement is about moving the leg forward during the swing phase in a way that the foot clears the ground, reaches the appropriate forward position, and is ready to make a stable, timely contact for the next stance. Lifting the foot provides clearance to avoid tripping; completing the stride length ensures the leg travels far enough forward to set up the next step; and preparing for the next stance interval positions the limb so that heel contact and weight transfer occur smoothly. The other ideas describe functions more tied to the weight-bearing phase or to abnormal control: shock absorption and limb stability belong to stance; knee locking, hip extension, and ankle plantarflexion are more about push-off and stance movement; pelvic drop or hike and foot slap indicate pelvic control issues or timing problems and aren’t core aspects of advancing the limb during swing.

Swing limb advancement is about moving the leg forward during the swing phase in a way that the foot clears the ground, reaches the appropriate forward position, and is ready to make a stable, timely contact for the next stance. Lifting the foot provides clearance to avoid tripping; completing the stride length ensures the leg travels far enough forward to set up the next step; and preparing for the next stance interval positions the limb so that heel contact and weight transfer occur smoothly. The other ideas describe functions more tied to the weight-bearing phase or to abnormal control: shock absorption and limb stability belong to stance; knee locking, hip extension, and ankle plantarflexion are more about push-off and stance movement; pelvic drop or hike and foot slap indicate pelvic control issues or timing problems and aren’t core aspects of advancing the limb during swing.