COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WALKING TYPOLOGIES IN RELATION TO LOWER LIMB JOINTS LOCK

Abstract

In this paper we present some theoretical considerations and experimental biomechanical analysis of gait typologies in subjects with foot joints blocked. The theoretical aspects of the gait cycle, parameters and limits defining the gait cycle but also an analysis of gait typologies developed by a healthy subject walking are presented in the first part of the paper. The principles and methodology for investigating structure of gait typologies vs. locking joints legs and experimental aspects highlighted during the developed analysis are also presented in the second part. In the third part of the paper are presented the results of this comparative analysis and correlation strategies and also are defined some data by determining the dynamic correlation coefficient. In the final part of the paper, conclusions of the investigations are set by records analyses. Also are presented the development of biomechanical investigations for comparative evaluations and future directions of the studies.