A General Survey of the Walking Habits of Individuals
- 1 July 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics
- Vol. 15 (4) , 439-451
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00140137208924446
Abstract
A survey was undertaken to determine the number of steps taken by individuals during their normal activities of daily life. Shortcomings in previous survey techniques led to the design and construction of a. small, battery-powered, electromagnetic counter. This complete unit, including battery, weighs less than five ounces arid measures 2-75 X 1’6 X 1 in. It is capable of recording 75,000 counts during the life of one battery. Details of this instrument and the plantar switch in the shoe are described. The survey was conducted among some fifty individuals, from a wide cross-section of professions and age groups. Step frequencies of different individuals engaged in similar occupations were also studied. Simultaneous tests were made to determine the number of times body weight is taken over the sole of the foot compared with the heel. Data from these experiments are described and presented graphically.Keywords
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