Biomechanics of hip, knee and ankle joint loading during ascent and descent walking

Ahmad Nisam Amirudin, S. Parasuraman, Amudha Kadirvel, M. K.A. Ahmed Khan, I. Elamvazuthi

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Abstract

A comprehensive movement analysis of stair climbing can support the evaluation of gait rehabilitation, joint replacement or prostheses development. In addition to this, the analysis of biomechanical and motor control aspects involved in staircase ascent and descent can be useful in in the design of private and public environment where staircase is employed. This research study provides the investigations of biomechanics and motor coordination in human's lower extremity during ascent and descent walking at different inclinations. Five normal subjects were ascended and descended a 3 step staircase at various inclinations. Subject's footsteps were instrumented with force sensors and provided footstep ground reaction force components at Metatarsals and Heel. Kinematics of Hip, Ankle and Knee was analyzed using Human Motion Tracking System and the results were discussed. Joint moments and force were computed using Inverse kinematics. A large impact on aging verses inclinations were observed in Hip, Knee and Ankle joint movements and discussed in the results session.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Medical and Rehabilitation Robotics and Instrumentation, MRRI 2013
Pages336-344
Number of pages9
Volume42
EditionC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventInternational Symposium on Medical and Rehabilitation Robotics and Instrumentation 2013 - Shah Alam, Malaysia
Duration: 2 Dec 20134 Dec 2013
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-computer-science/vol/42/suppl/C (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameProcedia Computer Science
PublisherElsevier
ISSN (Print)1877-0509

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Medical and Rehabilitation Robotics and Instrumentation 2013
Abbreviated titleMRRI 2013
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityShah Alam
Period2/12/134/12/13
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Keywords

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinematics
  • Lower extremity
  • Mmotor control
  • Rehabilitation

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