Normal Gait Cycle Terminology
Stance phase: foot is in contact with the ground
subphases are
initial contact (heel strike/contact)
loading response
midstance (foot flat)
terminal stance (heel off)
preswing (toe off).
Swing phase: foot is in the air
subphases are
initial swing (acceleration)
midswing
terminal swing (deceleration).
Pierson, Frank M.. Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 4th Edition. Saunders Book Company, 092007. 9.3.
