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    • Biomechanics
    • Human movement science
    • Occupational safety

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    • Workplace trips are common, and while most individuals recover, failed attempts can lead to serious falls.
    • Understanding the body's response to tripping is vital for preventing fall-related injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how the elevating response adapts during obstacle tripping while walking.
    • To explore the potential transfer of these adapted responses from laboratory settings to the workplace.

    Main Methods:

    • Fourteen healthy participants aged 20-70 years walked on a treadmill.
    • Trips were induced using two distinct types of obstacles during the early swing phase of walking.

    Main Results:

    • Participants primarily used an expected foot elevation strategy to clear the obstacle.
    • A previously unobserved "push" strategy was utilized by most participants, alongside elevation.

    Conclusions:

    • Obstacle characteristics significantly influence the behavioral response to tripping.
    • Designing fall prevention programs should consider obstacles that interact with the shoe.
    • Findings can inform the development of workplace fall prevention guidelines.