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How Leg Compliance Shapes the Way We Move

Seyfarth, Andre / Geyer, Hartmut / Lipfert, Susanne / Rummel, J. / Blum, Yvonne / Maus, M. / Maykranz, D.

This chapter emphasizes that spring‐like leg function is a commonly observed Feature during movements, which can be described by characteristic leg parameters. It first describes the leg function during the take‐off phase in the long jump, to explain the interplay between leg stiffness and leg angle at touch‐down in optimizing jumping distance. Then, it explains how, for gait patterns like running or walking, the movement goal can be formulated. The chapter shows that the requirement for stable cyclic locomotion can lead to similar leg adjustment strategies as those previously identified for the long jump. It discusses how legged locomotion can be represented in greater detail when the mechanics of the trunk, the upper and lower leg, or the foot are taken into account. The chapter ends by pointing to possible future directions in the development of conceptual models for legged locomotion.

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Title :

Whole‐Body Mechanics

Subtitle :

How Leg Compliance Shapes the Way We Move

Contributors:

Bertram, John E. A. (editor) / Seyfarth, Andre (author) / Geyer, Hartmut (author) / Lipfert, Susanne (author) / Rummel, J. (author) / Blum, Yvonne (author) / Maus, M. (author) / Maykranz, D. (author)

Published in:

Understanding Mammalian Locomotion ; 173-191

Publication date :

2016-02-05

Size :

19 pages

ISBN :

9780470454640 , 9781119113713

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119113713.ch7

Type of media :

Article/Chapter (Book)