Ground reaction forces during termination of human gait.

Jaeger, R J; Vanitchatchavan, P · J Biomech · 1992

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Abstract

This is the first published report of the ground reaction forces during gait termination. Two mechanisms appear to be used to stop walking: increased braking forces and decreased push-off force. There appears to be a short interval of time during the gait cycle in which a decision to take an additional step is to be made.

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