Emphasis is on normal and abnormal walking and running kinematics and kinetics.
Techniques using three-dimensional video, force platform, and electromyography analysis of gait will be covered in the laboratory sessions. Readings for the Mechanics of Human Locomotion, Department of Kinesiology, The College of William and Mary. 2. describe the mechanical changes during the development of mature gait. 3. describe the differences between a walking and running gait. 4. describe gait patterns of the elderly.