A Foot Touch framework model has been developed to express the ground reaction force waveforms observed for walking and running. The purpose of this research is to collect ground reaction force data during walking and running that can be used to evaluate and verify the Foot Touch framework.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
10
Four speeds ranging from a set walking speed up to 9 mph
Foot strike sequences (rearfoot strike, midfoot strike, forefoot strike)
Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Edmonds, Washington, United States
MatScan Forces
Ground reaction forces for distinct anatomical regions of the foot (Calcaneal, Tarsal, Metatarsal, Phalangeal) measured by the MatScan system
Time frame: Assessed on day 1 (data collection day)
Ground reaction force
Ground reaction force measured by the force plate during walking, running, and hopping tasks
Time frame: Assessed on day 1 (data collection day)
Ankle joint angle
Ankle joint angle measured by motion analysis system during walking, running, and hopping tasks
Time frame: Assessed on day 1 (data collection day)
Knee joint angle
Knee joint angle measured by motion analysis system during walking, running, and hopping tasks
Time frame: Assessed on day 1 (data collection day)
Hip joint angle
Hip joint angle measured by motion analysis system during walking, running, and hopping tasks
Time frame: Assessed on day 1 (data collection day)
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