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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Human Movement Science
    • Kinesiology

    Background:

    • Understanding how changes in body segment mass affect joint stability is crucial for analyzing gait and movement.
    • Local dynamic stability (LDS) quantifies the joint's ability to resist perturbations during locomotion.
    • Treadmill walking introduces unique interface conditions that may influence motor control and joint dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the impact of altered lower limb segment mass on the local dynamic stability (LDS) of the lumbar spine, hip, knee, and ankle.
    • To investigate temporal adaptations in joint LDS during treadmill walking under varying segment loading conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Participants walked on a treadmill with added masses to different lower limb segments.
    • Local dynamic stability (LDS) was calculated for the lumbar spine, hip, knee, and ankle.
    • Data were analyzed to assess the effects of distal and proximal segment mass changes on LDS.

    Main Results:

    • Increased distal segment mass generally maintained or improved joint LDS.
    • Increased proximal segment mass led to decreased joint stability.
    • Hip and ankle LDS exhibited temporal changes irrespective of segment loading, suggesting adaptation to the treadmill environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Distal limb segment loading can enhance joint stability, while proximal loading can destabilize joints.
    • Temporal adaptations in hip and ankle LDS during treadmill walking indicate neural adjustments to the walking interface.
    • Findings provide insights into the complex interplay between segment mass, joint stability, and locomotion adaptation.