Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 33, Issue 11 , Pages 1405-1414 , 1 November 2000

Analysis of human abnormal walking using a multi-body model: Joint models for abnormal walking and walking aids to reduce compensatory action

  • Yoshihiko Tagawa

      Affiliations

    • Kurume Institute of Technology, Kamitsu, Kurume 830-0052, Japan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Naoto Shiba

      Affiliations

    • Kurume University School of Medicine, Asashi, Kurume 830-0011, Japan
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  • Shigeaki Matsuo

      Affiliations

    • Kurume Institute of Technology, Kamitsu, Kurume 830-0052, Japan
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  • Tadashi Yamashita

      Affiliations

    • Kyushu Institute of Technology, Tobata, Kitakyushu 804-8550, Japan

,Accepted 5 May 2000.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 33, Issue 11 , Pages 1405-1414 , 1 November 2000

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