When the right leg is going through swing, what occurs at the pelvis?

When the right leg is going through swing, what occurs at the pelvis?

• A. Left Pelvic Drop
• B. Right Pelvic Drop
• C. No Pelvic Movement
• D. Bilateral Pelvic Elevation

Answer: (B)

During the swing of the right leg, the pelvis shows a small drop on the right side. As the right leg moves forward, the body’s weight is carried by the left leg (the stance leg), and the right side of the pelvis is unloaded, allowing it to descend a bit. The stance-side hip abductors work to keep the pelvis level, but a slight downward tilt of the swinging side is still observed. This slight right pelvic drop is a normal part of gait and helps with the swing mechanics.

During the swing of the right leg, the pelvis shows a small drop on the right side. As the right leg moves forward, the body’s weight is carried by the left leg (the stance leg), and the right side of the pelvis is unloaded, allowing it to descend a bit. The stance-side hip abductors work to keep the pelvis level, but a slight downward tilt of the swinging side is still observed. This slight right pelvic drop is a normal part of gait and helps with the swing mechanics.