The how and why of arm swing during human walking

Highlights ► The mechanisms and functions of arm swing in human gait are discussed. ► Arm swing is largely passive but active control is required as well. ► This active component may be generated by Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). ► To explain function, some examples from pathological arm swing a...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2013-09, Vol.38 (4), p.555-562
Main Authors: Meyns, Pieter, Bruijn, Sjoerd M, Duysens, Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm - physiology
Arm swing
Arms
Biomechanical Phenomena
Gait
Gait - physiology
Human
Humans
Interlimb coordination
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Orthopedics
Reflex, Stretch - physiology
Walking - physiology
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Summary:Highlights ► The mechanisms and functions of arm swing in human gait are discussed. ► Arm swing is largely passive but active control is required as well. ► This active component may be generated by Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). ► To explain function, some examples from pathological arm swing are given. ► Ways in which arm swing may be used as a therapeutic aid are presented.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.02.006