Local dynamic stability versus kinematic variability of continuous overground and treadmill walking

Dingwell, J. B.<sup>1,2</sup>; Cusumano, J. P.<sup>3</sup>; Cavanagh, P. R.<sup>2</sup>; Sternad, D.<sup>4</sup>

Affiliations

¹Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

²Center for Locomotion Studies, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802

³Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802

³Department of Kinesiology, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802

Abstract

This study quantified the relationships between local dynamic stability and variability during continuous overground and treadmill walking. Stride-to-stride standard deviations were computed from temporal and kinematic data. Maximum finite-time Lyapunov exponents were estimated to quantify local dynamic stability. Local stability of gait kinematics was shown to be achieved over multiple consecutive strides. Traditional measures of variability poorly predicted local stability. Treadmill walking was associated with significant changes in both variability and local stability. Thus, motorized treadmills may produce misleading or erroneous results in situations where changes in neuromuscular control are likely to affect the variability and/or stability of locomotion.

Links

DOI: 10.1115/1.1336798

PubMed: 11277298

WoS: 000167254400004

History

Received: 1999-09-30

Revised: 2000-10-16

Cited Works (1)

Year	Entry
2000	Dingwell JB, Cusumano JP, Sternad D, Cavanagh PR. Slower speeds in patients with diabetic neuropathy lead to improved local dynamic stability of continuous overground walking. J Biomech. October 2000;33(10):1269-1277.

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