A biomechanics and energetics dataset of neurotypical adults walking with and without kinematic constraints
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Journal Article
Abstract
Numerous studies have explored the biomechanics and energetics of human walking, offering valuable insights into how we walk. However, prior studies focused on changing external factors (e.g., walking speed) and examined group averages and trends rather than individual adaptations in the presence of internal constraints (e.g., injury-related muscle weakness). To address this gap, this paper presents an open dataset of human walking biomechanics and energetics collected from 21 neurotypical young adults. To investigate the effects of internal constraints (reduced joint range of motion), the participants are both the control group (free walking) and the intervention group (constrained walking - left knee fully extended using a passive orthosis). Each subject walked on a dual-belt treadmill at three speeds (0.4, 0.8, and 1.1 m/s) and five step frequencies ( − 10% to 20% of their preferred frequency) for a total of 30 test conditions. The dataset includes raw and segmented data featuring ground reaction forces, joint motion, muscle activity, and metabolic data. Additionally, a sample code is provided for basic data manipulation and visualisation.
Date Issued
2024-06-18
Date Acceptance
2024-05-30
Citation
Scientific Data, 2024, 11
ISSN
2052-4463
Publisher
Nature Portfolio
Journal / Book Title
Scientific Data
Volume
11
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38890343
PII: 10.1038/s41597-024-03444-4
Subjects
ANKLE
ASYMMETRY
ENERGY-COST
GAIT
HIP
MECHANICAL WORK
METABOLIC COST
Multidisciplinary Sciences
PROPULSION
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
SPEED
TO-STEP TRANSITIONS
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
England
Article Number
646
Date Publish Online
2024-06-18