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An experimental study of passive dynamic walking

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A two-straight-legged walking mechanism with flat feet is designed and built to study the passive dynamic gait.
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Energy-speed relationship of walking: standard tables

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:41
Abstract - Energy-speed relationship of walking: standard tables - Web page
The energy expenditure of level walking was measured in 260 normal male and female subjects walking around a 60.5m-circular outdoor track.
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The influence of flexibility on the economy of walking and jogging

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:18
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The relationship of 11 measures of trunk and lower limb flexibility to the economy of treadmill walking and jogging as measured by steady-state oxygen consumption (VO2) was studied.
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Gilbert W.
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Quantitative evaluation of walking style from the temporal and spatial etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:13
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For effective guidance of walking, the authors developed a quantitative method for evaluating the quality of walking based on physical feature parameters reflecting the views of specialists in walking guidance. The concept of quality of walking comprises foot movement, balance, including the upper body, and the aesthetic aspect.
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