Vertical displacement of the centre of gravity during treadmill walking

Human locomotion involves the smooth advance of the body through space using the least energy expenditure (Waters et al., 1999: Gait and Posture, 9, 207-231). Walkers strive to reduce the vertical and transverse oscillations of the total centre of gravity (Neptune et al, 2004: Journal of Biomechanic...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2007-02, Vol.25 (3), p.357-357
Main Authors: Gabrys, T, Staszkiewicz, R, Ozimek, M, Szmatlan-Gabrys, U
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Human locomotion involves the smooth advance of the body through space using the least energy expenditure (Waters et al., 1999: Gait and Posture, 9, 207-231). Walkers strive to reduce the vertical and transverse oscillations of the total centre of gravity (Neptune et al, 2004: Journal of Biomechanics, 37, 817-825). The aim of this study was to assess the vertical displacement of the centre of gravity during treadmill walking.
ISSN:0264-0414