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An analysis of human gait under slippery conditions using OpenSim's musculoskeletal simulations

Computational simulations of gait under abnormal conditions provide insights into the actions of muscles, its relationships with external reaction forces and motions of the body during slips, trips, and falls - the leading causes of occupational injuries worldwide. OpenSimTM, an open-source motion simulation software, was utilized to construct musculoskeletal structures and create dynamic simulations of body movements. Gaits of eighteen subjects were studied to extract experimentally difficult-to-obtained variables under slippery conditions. The joint angles and moments of hip, knee, ankle and the forces of four prime muscle groups were analyzed for body corrective movements during slip events. Besides, the connections between one's perception of the surrounding environment and their postural alterations to prevent falls are also discussed. Hence, this study provides a better understanding on the joint angles, moments and muscle forces of human body, evaluates the movement deviations, and contributes to the development of predictive injury thresholds during slip events.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:MSSTATE/oai:scholarsjunction.msstate.edu:td-6258
Date06 August 2021
CreatorsPhan, Phong K.
PublisherScholars Junction
Source SetsMississippi State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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