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S Hellberg1, H H Thyssen, T K Larsen
1Biomechanical Laboratory, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark.
Abstract:
Using an instrumented treadmill which measured ground reaction forces, ten normal subjects were tested wearing conventional plaster-of-Paris bandages on the lower leg and lightweight crus-plastic bandages. Two different types of heels were also tested. From calculation of gait parameters it was found that the free walking speed was lowest with a conventional bandage with heel. The external work of gait was lowest with the lightweight bandage. Ataxia was least while wearing the lightweight bandage. The lightweight bandage is preferable from a biomechanical point of view, in accordance with the opinion of the subjects.
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