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  • Biomechanics
  • Human movement analysis
  • Exercise physiology

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  • Fast walking is a popular health exercise.
  • Increased cadence during fast walking elevates tripping hazards on various terrains.
  • Understanding gait dynamics is crucial for mitigating tripping risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between fast gait parameters and tripping risk.
  • To develop and utilize a system for acquiring and analyzing fast walking gait signals.
  • To identify safe fast walking strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a gait recording system with synchronized wearable sensors and action cameras.
  • Implementation of algorithms for gait cycle segmentation and characteristic extraction.
  • Analysis of gait parameters at different cadences (low, moderate, high) with and without cueing.

Main Results:

  • Higher cadence correlated with increased motion strength in terminal foot swing and decreased strength in starting foot swing.
  • Reduced foot clearance distance became more pronounced at higher cadences, particularly above 120 beats per minute.
  • Significant differences in gait characteristics were observed between low, moderate, and high cadences.

Conclusions:

  • Fast walking with larger strides and lower cadence enhances safety on ordinary ground.
  • Cadence is a critical factor influencing foot clearance and tripping risk.
  • Optimizing gait parameters can reduce the incidence of falls during fast walking.