Table 2.

Basic parameters of gait and their definitions.

Gait parameter	Definition
Stride time	Time between two successive ground contacts of same feet.
Step time	Time between two successive ground contacts of the opposite feet.
Stride length	Distance covered between two successive ground contacts of the same foot
Step length	The distance form initial contact of one limb to the initial contact of the opposite limb.
Base of support	The distance between initial contact of one limb and the initial contact of the opposite limb
Foot angle	The angle of external rotation of the foot
Print length	The distance from the third toe to the heel
The intermediary toe spread	The distance from the second to the fourth toe
Toe spread	The distance from the first to the fifth toe
Stance time	The time of contact of the foot with the floor
Swing time	The time of the rear foot leaving the floor
Double support	The time at which both feet are in contact with the floor at the same time