Influence of Swing-Foot Strike Pattern on Balance Control Mechanisms during Gait Initiation over an Obstacle to Be Cleared
Gait initiation (GI) over an obstacle to be cleared is a functional task that is highly challenging for the balance control system. Two swing-foot strike patterns were identified during this task—the rearfoot strike (RFS), where the heel strikes the ground first, and the forefoot strike (F...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/1/244 |