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A pilot study in different unstable designs on the biomechanical effect of gait characteristics

Authors :
Gu, Yaodong
Li, Jianshe
Ren, Xuejun
Lake, Mark
Li, Zhi-Yong
Gu, Yaodong
Li, Jianshe
Ren, Xuejun
Lake, Mark
Li, Zhi-Yong
Source :
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare kinematics and kinetics during walking for healthy subjects using unstable shoes with different designs. Ten subjects participated in this study, and foot biomechanical data during walking were quantified using motion analysis system and a force plate. Data were collected for unstable shoes condition after accommodation period of one week. With soft material added in the heel region, the peak impact force was effectively reduced when compared among similar shapes. In addition, the soft material added in the rocker bottom showed more to be in dorsiflexed position during the initial stance. The shoe with three rocker curves design reduced the contact area in the heel strike, which may result in increasing human body forward speed. Further studies shall be carried out after adapting to long periods of wearing unstable shoes.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn931768791
Document Type :
Electronic Resource