Evaluation of a Neuromechanical Walking Control Model Using Disturbance Experiments.

ABSTRACT: Neuromechanical simulations have been used to study the spinal control of human locomotion which involves complex mechanical dynamics. So far, most neuromechanical simulation studies have focused on demonstrating the capability of a proposed control model in generating normal walking. As many of these models with competing control hypotheses can generate human-like normal walking behaviors, a more in-depth evaluation is required. Here, we conduct the more in-depth evaluation on a spinal-reflex-based control model using five representative gait disturbances, ranging from electrical stimulation to mechanical perturbation at individual leg joints and at the whole body. The immediate changes in muscle activations of the model are compared to those of humans across different gait phases and dis

SUBMITTER: Song S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5361655 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature