Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Variability: Analysis01:11

Variability: Analysis

944
Measures of variability are statistical metrics that reveal the dispersion pattern within a dataset. They are pivotal in biostatistics, providing insights into the heterogeneity within health and biological data. Variability signifies the degree to which data points diverge from one another, helping researchers understand the potential range of values and associated uncertainty within the data.
The range is a simple measure of variability, indicating the difference between the highest and...
944

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clotting factors and hepatitis A.

Lancet (London, England)·1992
Same author

Identification of a short nuclear lamin protein selectively expressed during meiotic stages of rat spermatogenesis.

Differentiation; research in biological diversity·1992
Same author

Normal high-resolution karyotypes in 26 unrelated individuals with hereditary colorectal neoplasia.

The American journal of gastroenterology·1992
Same author

Selective digestive tract decontamination and environmental gram-negative bacteria.

The Journal of hospital infection·1992
Same author

Effects of isoflurane anesthesia on glucose tolerance and insulin secretion in Yucatan minipigs.

Laboratory animal science·1992
Same author

Use and effects of food and drinks in relation to daily rhythms of mood and cognitive performance. Effects of caffeine, lunch and alcohol on human performance, mood and cardiovascular function.

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society·1992

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 27, 2026

Using a Split-belt Treadmill to Evaluate Generalization of Human Locomotor Adaptation
08:04

Using a Split-belt Treadmill to Evaluate Generalization of Human Locomotor Adaptation

Published on: August 23, 2017

7.7K

Variability in human locomotion: are repeat trials necessary?

A Smith

    The Australian Journal of Physiotherapy
    |July 16, 2014
    PubMed
    Summary

    For gait research, a single walking trial suffices for individual subject analysis. However, multiple trials are essential for establishing reliable population norms and understanding gait variability.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Human locomotion analysis

    Background:

    • Gait analysis is crucial for understanding human movement.
    • Determining the optimal number of gait trials for research is essential for data validity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the informational value of multiple gait trials compared to a single trial.
    • To ascertain the necessity of multiple strides for gait research.

    Main Methods:

    • Gait data were collected from 10 subjects, including a below-knee amputee.
    • Utilized a video camera and force platform system for data acquisition.

    Main Results:

    • A single gait trial is sufficient for detailed kinematic and kinetic analysis of individual subjects.
    • Multiple strides per subject are required for accurate estimation of gait variability.
    Keywords:
    Artificial limbsBiomechanicsGaitVideo recording

    More Related Videos

    Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds
    05:52

    Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds

    Published on: August 25, 2020

    3.7K
    Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Kinematics between the Initial and Terminal Phase of 5km Treadmill Running
    08:26

    Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Kinematics between the Initial and Terminal Phase of 5km Treadmill Running

    Published on: July 17, 2020

    5.3K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026

    Using a Split-belt Treadmill to Evaluate Generalization of Human Locomotor Adaptation
    08:04

    Using a Split-belt Treadmill to Evaluate Generalization of Human Locomotor Adaptation

    Published on: August 23, 2017

    7.7K
    Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds
    05:52

    Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds

    Published on: August 25, 2020

    3.7K
    Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Kinematics between the Initial and Terminal Phase of 5km Treadmill Running
    08:26

    Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Kinematics between the Initial and Terminal Phase of 5km Treadmill Running

    Published on: July 17, 2020

    5.3K

    Conclusions:

    • Single-stride gait analysis is adequate for individual subject research.
    • Multiple gait trials are indispensable for developing population-based gait norms and assessing variability.