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Differences in walking biomechanics and energetics between self-paced and fixed speed treadmill walking

Recruiting
Conditions
Healthy young adults
Registration Number
NL-OMON21622
Lead Sponsor
Maastricht University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria

•Healthy persons aged 18-35 years
•Able to walk for 40 minutes in a row
•Body Mass Index (BMI) < 30

Exclusion Criteria

•Not comfortable with walking on a treadmill.
•Presence of cardiovascular or musculoskeletal diseases or injuries affecting gait

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Energetic cost of walking (mlO2/kg/m)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- spatiotemporal parameters<br>- lower limb kinematics & kinetics<br>- muscle activation patterns<br>- energy expenditure based on accelerometer data
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