Shod vs. Barefoot Walking: Why Do Humans Change Their Step Frequency?
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چکیده
The goal of this study was to determine which of these two possibilities better explains the shift in step frequency when walking barefoot versus shod. We performed an experiment that compared shod versus barefoot walking, and estimated metabolic power as well as the relative effects of shoe-specific properties (e.g., mass, height) on step frequency. A secondary goal was to investigate changes in center of mass (COM) mechanics for shod versus barefoot gait.
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