Human Gait, Stumble and...fall? Mechanical limitations of the recovery from a stumble.

A. Forner Cordero

    Research output: ThesisPhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT

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    Abstract

    The goal of this thesis was to find the limitations in the recovery reactions to avoid a fall. These limitations can be roughly classified as mechanical, neurological and psychological. This thesis has focused on the study of the mechanical limitations of the recovery reaction to a stumble during gate.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • University of Twente
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • van der Helm, F.C.T., Supervisor
    Award date13 Jun 2003
    Place of PublicationEnschede
    Publisher
    Print ISBNs90-365-1912-8
    Publication statusPublished - 13 Jun 2003

    Keywords

    • METIS-212608
    • IR-41431

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