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The effect of weight on angle and base of gait

Curran, M. and Anness, R. (2018) The effect of weight on angle and base of gait. Paper presented to: International Association for Identification (IAI) International Educational Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., 2017-08-08. (In Press)

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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:
Forensic, gait, analysis, angle, base, weights
Creators:
Curran, M. and Anness, R.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Podiatry
Date:
3 September 2018
Date Type:
Acceptance
Journal or Publication Title:
International Association for Identification (IAI) International Educational Conference
Event Title:
International Association for Identification (IAI) International Educational Conference
Event Dates:
2017-08-08
Event Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
In Press
Refereed:
No
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