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The Effects of Walking Workstations on Biomechanical Performance
Daniel M Grindle1, Lauren Baker1, Mike Furr1
11 University of Delaware.
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
|April 4, 2018
Summary
Walking workstations appear safe for healthy adults, with minimal impact on gait biomechanics during short work periods. Multitasking while walking did not significantly alter normal walking patterns.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Human Movement Science
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Prolonged sitting is linked to adverse health outcomes.
- Walking workstations are gaining workplace popularity.
- Limited research exists on the biomechanical effects of walking workstations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the biomechanical effects of walking workstations.
- To determine if walking while working alters normal gait patterns.
Main Methods:
- Nine participants completed walking trials at 2.4 and 4.0 km/h.
- Tasks included baseline walking, math, reading, and typing.
- Motion capture analyzed gait parameters like stride width and toe clearance.
Main Results:
- Stride width decreased during the reading task at both speeds.
- Other gait parameter changes during multitasking were within normal variability.
- No significant negative impact on gait was observed for short durations.
Conclusions:
- Walking workstations do not appear to negatively impact gait in healthy young adults for short periods.
- Gait adaptations to multitasking while walking are minimal and within normal limits.
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