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Chapter-08 Biomechanics of Human Locomotion

BOOK TITLE: Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation

Author
1. Slaich Veena
ISBN
9788180618727
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10566_8
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, India, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Institute for the Physically Handicapped, 4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
Biomechanics of human locomotion, Phases of human gait and their subdivisions.

Abstract

The definition of locomotion is understood before basic principles of human locomotion are studied. The normal locomotion is efficient with minimal energy expenditure. The various phases of human locomotion are discussed.

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