... between kinetic and gravitational potential energy of the center of mass of the body in human walking. Human locomotion Walking Energy transfer in walking Contrary to flying and swimming, during which the body can slide against the surrounding medium, legged terrestrial locomotion...

... of Biologists Ltd 2016 Summary: Interlimb asymmetry changes the walk–run transition speed on a split-belt treadmill with speed or direction differences between legs; leg muscle activation (neuromuscular effort) predicts both novel and normal transition speeds. Human locomotion Gait transition...

... appears to decline. In this study, COT remained constant over 60 min when walking at the most efficient speed. In light of the long evolutionary history of human locomotion, it is perhaps unsurprising that humans can maintain the optimal speed for an extended period of time without detectable changes...

... with an unexpected drop, and suggests that adaptations in swing leg retraction form part of the strategy for running across uneven ground. * Author for correspondence ( roy.mueller@uni-jena.de ) 7 3 2012 29 4 2012 © 2012. 2012 biomechanics human locomotion spring-mass model...

... human locomotion spring–mass model leg stiffness self-stability When humans run they have to face all kinds of terrain: streets made of asphalt and limited by kerbs, or nature trails and pathways covered with stones, grass and roots. It seems that human runners have few problems dealing...

... between segments of the same limb, but not among the limbs or between the limbs and the centre of mass of the whole body. 16 9 1994 © The Company of Biologists Limited 1995 human locomotion mechanical work mechanical efficiency energy transfer external and internal work...