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Potential to fall of bipeds using foot kinematics

Year: 2013

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This research compares normal to unexpected slipping gaits of healthy adults to detect potential to fall. Using various x, y, and z position analyses, including a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), significant differences are shown between normal and unexpected slipping gaits. Our results show that after heel strike of the slipping foot, the recovery foot rapidly changes position to restore balance and lower falling potential. We found RMSE of the recovery foot is significantly greater than the slipping foot, and that potential to fall is easily quantifiable through comparing normal to unexpected gaits. This research provides a solid foundations for a generalized understanding of fall potential for various gaits.

Source: Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)

DOI: 10.1109/embc.2013.6610608

Authors: Andrew Peter Vogt, Andrew Merryweather, Kurt Beschorner, Stacy J. M. Bamberg

Institutions: Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2072545299

FWCI: 2.287

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

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