Effects of real-time feedback during decline walking on kinematic and kinetic gait parameters in a healthy population: study protocol for a randomized trial - up and down.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The control of the dynamic functional leg alignment (dFLA) and biomechanical load are important joint-related aspects regarding the development of osteoarthritis (OA). Research on level walking with feedback on load-related parameters has provided innovative treatment possibilities. With regard to walking on sloped surfaces, fundamental biomechanical knowledge exists. However, comprehensive data on the agreement of kinematics and kinetics of self-paced ramp versus sloped treadmill walking is lacking. Further, deeper insights into the control of the dFLA during decline walking and the usefulness of real-time feedback are missing.

Methods/design

Thirty healthy participants aged between 18 and 35 years will be included. They will complete a three-dimensional gait ana

SUBMITTER: Widhalm K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8295626 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature