Effects of constrained arm swing on vertical center of mass displacement during walking

Highlights • Arm constraint increased the vertical displacement of the body's COM. • Sagittal plane joint angles were not affected by arm swing. • Stride length and foot contact time were shortened with the arms constrained.

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Published in:Gait & posture 2015-10, Vol.42 (4), p.430-434
Main Authors: Yang, Hyung Suk, Atkins, Lee T, Jensen, Daniel B, James, C. Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arm - physiology
Biomechanical Phenomena
Energy
Exercise Test
Female
Gait
Gait - physiology
Ground reaction force
Healthy Volunteers
Humans
Kinematics
Male
Orthopedics
Walking - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • Arm constraint increased the vertical displacement of the body's COM. • Sagittal plane joint angles were not affected by arm swing. • Stride length and foot contact time were shortened with the arms constrained.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.07.010