Gait speed and incline modulate peak deceleration and timing of horizontal center of mass deceleration during double support.

ABSTRACT: Adapting gait to varying speeds and inclines is essential for navigating complex environments. The movement of the center of mass (CoM) in the horizontal plane during the double-support phase is considered critical for maintaining gait performance, but how specific CoM deceleration patterns adapt to these challenges is not fully understood. This study examined how gait speed and incline affect the most deceleration (MD) and its timing (MDt) of CoM movement in the horizontal plane during the double-support phase of gait in healthy individuals. Fourteen healthy young adults walked on a treadmill under four conditions combining two speeds (moderate: 0.83 m/s, fast: 1.0 m/s) and two inclines (level: 0°, uphill: +6°). CoM movements were recorded using a motion capture system. Key parameters ana

SUBMITTER: Terui S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326370 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature