Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 412-419 , 10 February 2010

Modular control of human walking: Adaptations to altered mechanical demands

  • Craig P. McGowan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +15124710848.
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  • Richard R. Neptune

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
    • ,
  • David J. Clark

      Affiliations

    • Brain Rehabilitation Research Center Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL, USA
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  • Steven A. Kautz

      Affiliations

    • Brain Rehabilitation Research Center Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL, USA
    • Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
    • Brooks Center for Rehabilitation Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

,Accepted 5 October 2009.

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PII: S0021-9290(09)00582-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.10.009

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 412-419 , 10 February 2010

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