Effects of flooring on required coefficient of friction: Elderly adult vs. middle-aged adult barefoot gait
Barefoot gait on carpet revealed higher required coefficient of friction than vinyl flooring. The results of the present study showed different behavior between EA and MA subjects with respect to RCOF. Females presented higher RCOF values during heel contact. Friction on barefoot gait is affected by flooring types, gender and age. Carpet was the safer flooring in terms of required coefficient of friction.
elderly barefoot gait