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An Investigation into the effect of weight on Angle and base of gait

Curran, M. J. and Anness, R. (2018) An Investigation into the effect of weight on Angle and base of gait. Journal of Forensic Identification. 68(4), pp. 524-543. 0895-173X.

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Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in angle and base of gait when a person carries weight. This was undertaken using a sample of 15 participants. Wearing their own footwear, participants walked across a surface dusted with talcum powder and onto a long length of black paper to record their angle and base of gait. Participants did this several times, carrying a variety of weights up to 15 kg. The results indicated that when participants carried a 15 kg weight to the front of their body, the base of gait increased, and the left (nondominant) foot abducted more than the right. When they carried a 15 kg weight to the left side of the body, the base of gait decreased, and the left (nondominant) foot abducted excessively and the right foot marginally.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
anglec, base, gait, forensic, podiatry
Creators:
Curran, M. J. and Anness, R.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Podiatry
Date:
20 December 2018
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 524-543
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Forensic Identification
Volume:
68
Number:
4
Number of Pages:
19
Language:
English
ISSN:
0895-173X
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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