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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Gait kinematics and kinetics"”.
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Evaluation of gait kinematics and kinetics using a powered ankle-foot orthosis for gait assistance in people with multiple sclerosis
Gait impairment is one of the many motor symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) but has the largest perceived impact on overall quality of life for people with the disease. Currently, there is no cure for MS and no treatments or therapies can reverse the progression of symptoms. Typically, gait speed …
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Differential Effects of Unilateral Versus Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis on Gait
… purpose of this investigation was to compare the gait kinematics and kinetics of older adults with radiographic unilateral knee osteoarthritis and those with radiographic bilateral knee osteoarthritis with accompanying pain in one or both knees. We hypothesized that the gait of those with …
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The effect of wedge height on the gait of normal subjects wearing a swift cast
… the orthosis to optimise the biomechanics of gait will improve the patient's overall gait pattern and rehabilitation. This tuning does not always occur and importantly, not always correctly, when prescribing an AFO. This study designed a prototype active wedge device that would adjust the heel …
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The Slippery Slope Between Falling And Recovering: An Examination Of Sensory And Somatic Factors Influencing Recovery After A Slip
Background: Slips and falls account for large rates of injury and mortality in multiple populations. During an unexpected slip, sensory mechanisms are responsible for signaling the slip to the central nervous system, and a series of corrective responses is generated to arrest the slip and prevent a …
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A 3D neuromuscular model of the human ankle-foot complex based on multi-joint biplanar fluoroscopy gait analysis
During the gait cycle, the human ankle complex serves as a primary power generator while simultaneously stabilizing the entire limb. These actions are controlled by an intricate interplay of several lower leg muscles that cannot be fully uncovered using experimental methods alone. A combination of …
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Effects of Quadriceps Fatigue on the Outcomes of Slips and Falls
… muscular fatigue of the lower extremity and the gait parameters affecting slip severity is scarce. The purpose of the present study was to examine how lower extremity fatigue (quadriceps) alters gait parameters and increases slip severity. Sixteen healthy young participants were recruited …