In the gait glossary, what does a stride represent?

• A. Movement of two limbs between consecutive touches
• B. Two gait cycles
• C. One stride equals two gait cycles
• D. One gait cycle

Answer: (D)

In gait terminology, the stride is defined as the complete cycle of movement for a single limb—from the initial contact of that limb to its next initial contact. That length of time and motion is what one gait cycle encompasses, so a stride is equivalent to one gait cycle. The other options describe interlimb transitions or multiple cycles, which don’t match this glossary’s definition.