Full Step Cycle Kinematic and Kinetic Comparison of Barefoot Walking and a Traditional Shoe Walking in Healthy Youth: Insights for Barefoot Technology

Objective. Barefoot technology shoes are becoming increasingly popular, yet modifications are still needed. The present study aims to gain valuable insights by comparing barefoot walking to neutral shoe walking in a healthy youth population. Methods. 28 healthy university students (22 females and 6...

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Main Authors: Yi Xu, Qinghua Hou, Chuhuai Wang, Andrew J. Sellers, Travis Simpson, Bradford C. Bennett, Shawn D. Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2638908