Ground Reaction Forces and Friction during Stroke Gait: the Flooring Surface Effect

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  • F. R. Kleiner
  • A. do Carmo
  • M. L. de Barros
چکیده

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of flooring surfaces in the ground reaction forces and foot/floor friction during stroke gait. The participant was oriented to walk, in its own preferred speed, over two force plates on the following surfaces: HOV, carpet and HTV. The results of this study showed no differences between the hemiparetic and the control group when de GRF and COF where compared. It was observed GRF and COF differences when the flooring types were compared, the flooring rigidity and the hemiparetic gait characteristics may be related to these results.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013