Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Gait Cycle(also: Walking cycle)
- The repeating pattern of leg movement during walking, defined from one foot contact with the ground to the next contact of the same foot. The cycle is divided into two main phases: the stance phase (foot on ground, bearing weight), which includes heel strike, midstance, and…
- Genu Recurvatum(also: Knee hyperextension)
- Backward bending of the knee beyond its normal straight position during standing or stance phase of gait. Genu recurvatum is often caused by hamstring weakness, quadriceps spasticity, or proprioceptive deficits following stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. Repeated…
- Guide Dog(also: Seeing Eye Dog, Service Dog, Dog Guide)
- A specially trained assistance animal that helps blind or visually impaired individuals navigate their environment safely. Guide dogs are trained to avoid obstacles, stop at curbs and steps, and navigate around barriers, enabling their handlers to travel more independently. As a…
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