The influence of boot stiffness on gait kinematics and kinetics during stance phase

@article{Cikajlo2007TheIO,
  title={The influence of boot stiffness on gait kinematics and kinetics during stance phase},
  author={Imre Cikajlo and Zlatko Matja{\vc}i{\'c}},
  journal={Ergonomics},
  year={2007},
  volume={50},
  pages={2171 - 2182}
}
In the study, the influence of different boot prototype stiffness on gait kinematics and kinetics was investigated. The boot stiffness was determined by force-deformation measurement while pressing the foot model inserted into the boot by a custom-made robot. Gait analysis was carried out in nine neurologically intact subjects during walking while wearing two different boots with and without carrying a backpack, and differences were statistically tested using ANOVA. The results indicated… 
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