The effect of step length, cadence, and walking speed on the trunk's vertical excursion

Gait analysis is useful in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, and it is beneficial in the assessment of prosthetic and orthotic performance during walking. An understanding of the relationship between step length, cadence, walking speed, and vertical excursion of the trunk can help in analyzing and comparing healthy and pathological gait. Theoretical and empirical relationships between the vertical...