Project Type MQP Submission date 2008-04-23 Authors Jonathan D Frost, ME Benjamin Gardner, ME Ryan Rainone, ME URN E-project-042308-012725 Title Gait Efficiency Analysis Using Three Axis Force Plate Advisor Savilonis, Brian James, ME Availability unrestricted Abstract
For approximately the last hundred years people have been interested in analyzing human gait. Using many different measurement techniques, researchers have been looking for ways to increase efficiency while minimizing injuries. The intent of this project is to find out how varying human stride length affects the overall quality of the gait. With a three axis force plate designed and fabricated by the group, various data sets were recorded for each individual in the subject pool. Data were recorded for each subject using their natural stride length, followed by both under striding and over striding gaits. Using the data gathered by the force plate along with body geometry and velocities, it was possible to find the optimal stride length for each individual.
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