Computational evaluation of load carriage effects on gait balance stability.

Evaluating the effects of load carriage on gait balance stability is important in various applications. However, their quantification has not been rigorously addressed in the current literature, partially due to the lack of relevant computational indices. The novel Dynamic Gait Measure (DGM) characterizes gait balance stability by quantifying the relative effects of inertia in terms of zero-moment point, ground projection of center of mass, and time-varying foot support region.

Equilibrium states and stability of pre-tensioned adhesive tapes.

In the present paper we propose a generalization of the model developed in Afferrante, L.; Carbone, G.; Demelio, G.

Quantifying dynamic characteristics of human walking for comprehensive gait cycle.

Normal human walking typically consists of phases during which the body is statically unbalanced while maintaining dynamic stability. Quantifying the dynamic characteristics of human walking can provide better understanding of gait principles. We introduce a novel quantitative index, the dynamic gait measure (DGM), for comprehensive gait cycle.