A system for monitoring the position and time of feet contact during walking
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
- Vol. 7 (6) , 280-284
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03091908309018175
Abstract
An analogue time/distance measurement for use in walking studies and based on foot contact is presented. The system utilizes a d.c. current source, feeding resistance wires bonded longitudinally to a walkway, and shorted by conducting strips on the shoe. An example of an application of the system is included: a comparison of the walking performance of an amputee with two different knee systems.Keywords
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