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The Hidden Potential of Energetically Passive Exoskeletons Read chapter Read first chapter

2022 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Limitation of Ankle Mobility Challenges Gait Stability While Walking on Lateral Inclines

Authors : Maarten R. Prins, Nick Kluft, Wieke Philippart, Han Houdijk, Jaap H. van Dieën, Sjoerd M. Bruijn

Published in: Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Exoskeletons often allow limited movement of the ankle joint. This could increase the chance of falling while walking, particularly on challenging surfaces, such as lateral inclines. In this study, the effect of a mobility limiting ankle brace on gait stability in the frontal plane was assessed, while participants walked on lateral inclines. The brace negatively affected gait stability when it was worn on the leg that was on the vertically lower side or ‘valley side’ of the lateral incline, which would indicate an increased risk of falling in that direction.

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Metadata
Title
Limitation of Ankle Mobility Challenges Gait Stability While Walking on Lateral Inclines
Authors
Maarten R. Prins
Nick Kluft
Wieke Philippart
Han Houdijk
Jaap H. van Dieën
Sjoerd M. Bruijn
Copyright Year
2022
Book
Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-69546-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-69547-7

Copyright Year: 2022

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_100