More push from your push-off: Joint-level modifications to modulate propulsive forces in old age.

INTRODUCTION:Compared to young adults, older adults walk with smaller propulsive forces and a redistribution to more proximal leg muscles for power generation during push-off. Despite this deficit in propulsive function, older adults can increase push-off intensity when encouraged to via real-time b...

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Main Authors: Michael G Browne, Jason R Franz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6082565?pdf=render