Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회지)

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Kinematics and Kinetics of the Lower Limbs of a Walking Shoe with a Plate Spring and Cushioning Elements in the Heel during Walking

  • Park, Seung-Bum (Footwear Biomechanics Team, Footwear Industrial Promotion Center) ;
  • Stefanyshyn, Darren (Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary) ;
  • Pro, Stergiou (Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary) ;
  • Fausto, Panizzolo (Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Jae (Department of Aquatic Sports, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Deuk (Footwear Biomechanics Team, Footwear Industrial Promotion Center)
  • Published : 2010.03.31
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Abstract

The purposes of this study was to investigate the biomechanical influence of the walking shoe with a plate spring in the heel and interchangeable heel cushioning elements. Eighteen subjects walked in three conditions: 1) the walking shoes Type A-1 with a soft heel insert, 2) the Type A-2 shoe with a stiff heel insert, 3) a general walking shoe(Type B). Ground reaction forces, leg movements, leg muscle activity and ankle, knee and hip joint loading were measured and calculated during overground walking. During walking, the ankle is a few degrees more dorsiflexed during landing and the knee is slightly more flexed during takeoff with the Type A shoes. As a result of the changes in the walking movement, the ground reaction forces are applied more quickly and the peak magnitudes are higher. Muscle activity of the quadricep, hamstring and calf muscles decrease during the first 25% of the stance phase when walking in the Type A shoes. The resultant joint moments at the ankle, knee and hip joints decrease from 30-40% with the largest reductions occurring during landing.

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