Speed, asymmetry and muscle coordination during walking
Slow walking speed and asymmetric movement patterns are commonly observed
in individuals with gait impairments and reflect an underlying alteration in muscle
coordination patterns compared to healthy adults walking at self-selected
speeds. Experimental and simulation studies have been used to investigate the
effect of walking speed and asymmetry on kinematics, kinetics and energetics.
Preliminary results and the implications for individuals with stroke and
osteoarthritis will be discussed in this seminar.