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When does a gait transition occur during human locomotion?

Alan Hreljac1, Rodney T Imamura, Rafael F Escamilla

  • 1California State University, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science , Sacramento, CA, USA.

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Gait transitions during human locomotion are not abrupt events. Instead, they begin at midstance and conclude after a full stride, indicating a gradual shift in walking or running patterns.

Keywords:
Gait changesrunningtreadmill locomotionwalking

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Locomotion
  • Gait Analysis

Background:

  • Traditional assumptions posit abrupt gait transitions (walk-run, run-walk) at specific kinematic events.
  • Empirical and theoretical evidence for these abrupt transitions is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if gait transitions during human locomotion are abrupt events.
  • To pinpoint the specific timing of gait transitions within a stride.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of hip vertical velocity and ankle angular velocity between constant speed and transition strides.
  • Analysis of strides before, during, and after walk-run and run-walk transitions.

Main Results:

  • Strides preceding transitions resembled the original gait; strides following resembled the new gait.
  • The transition stride itself did not match typical walking or running patterns.
  • Gait transitions were initiated around midstance but completed over one to two steps.

Conclusions:

  • Gait transitions are not abrupt but gradual processes.
  • Initiation occurs at midstance, with completion near the subsequent ipsilateral heel strike.
  • The transition phase involves a distinct gait pattern, not resembling pure walking or running.