Stride length asymmetry in split-belt locomotion

Highlights • We explain the calculation of spatial gait parameters for split-belt gait. • The definition of stride length in split-belt gait is problematic. • We argue that this measure should be referred to as ‘limb excursion’. • Using standard definitions, stride time can never be asymmetric when...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2014-01, Vol.39 (1), p.652-654
Main Authors: Hoogkamer, Wouter, Bruijn, Sjoerd M, Duysens, Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanical Phenomena
Exercise Test - instrumentation
Exercise Test - methods
Gait
Gait - physiology
Humans
Leg - physiology
Limb excursion
Locomotion - physiology
Orthopedics
Split-belt walking
Symmetry
Treadmill walking
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Summary:Highlights • We explain the calculation of spatial gait parameters for split-belt gait. • The definition of stride length in split-belt gait is problematic. • We argue that this measure should be referred to as ‘limb excursion’. • Using standard definitions, stride time can never be asymmetric when not turning. • Similarly, stride length can never be asymmetric when not turning.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.08.030