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The Effects of Shoe Type on Ground Reaction Force

  • Yi, Kyung-Ok
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.9-16
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of both various shoe types and bare feet on ground reaction force while walking. Ten first-year female university students were selected. A force platform(Kistler, Germany) was used to measure ground reaction force. Six types of shoe were tested: flip flops, canvas shoes, running shoes, elevated forefoot walking shoes, elevated midfoot walking shoes, and five-toed shoes. The control group was barefooted. Only vertical passive/active ground reaction force variables were analyzed. The statistical analysis was carried out using the SAS 9.1.2 package, specifically ANOVA, and Tukey for the post hoc. The five-toed shoe had the highest maximum passive force value; while the running shoe had the lowest. The first active loading rate for running shoes was the highest; meanwhile, bare feet, the five-toed shoe, and the elevated fore foot walking shoe was the lowest. Although barefoot movement or movement in five toed shoes increases impact, it also allows for full movement of the foot. This in turn allows the foot arch to work properly, fully flexing along three arches(transverse, lateral, medial), facilitating braking force and initiating forward movement as the tendons, ligaments, and muscles of the arch flex back into shape. In contrast movement in padded shoes have a tendency to pound their feet into the ground. This pounding action can result in greater foot instability, which would account for the higher loading rates for the first active peak for padded shoes.

Effect of a Prolonged-run-induced Fatigue on the Ground Reaction Force Components (오래 달리기로 인한 피로가 지면반력 성분에 미치는 영향)

  • Ryu, Ji-Seon
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.225-233
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study was to estimate the potential injury via analyzing ground reaction force components that were resulted from a prolonged-run-induced fatigue. For the present study, passive and active components of the vertical ground reaction force were determined from time and frequency domain. Shear components of GRF also were calculated from time and frequency domain. Twenty subjects with rear foot contact aged 20 to 30, no experience in injuries of the extremities, were requested to run on the instrumented tread-mill for 160 minutes at their preference running speed. GRF signals for 10 strides were collected at 5, 35, 65, 95, 125, and 155 minute during running. In conclusions, there were no significant difference in the magnitude of passive force, impact load rate, frequency of the passive and active components in vertical GRF between running times except the magnitude of active force (p<.05). The magnitude of active force was significantly decreased after 125 minute run. The magnitude of maximum peak and maximum frequency of the mediolateral GRF at heel strike and toe-off have not been changed with increasing running time. The time up to the maximum peak of the anteroposterior at heel-strike moment tend to decrease (p<.05), but the maximum peak and frequency of that at heel and toe-off moment didn't depend significantly on running time.

Analysis of ground reaction force contributing to horizontal velocity factors in short distance 100M race (육상 단거리 100m 수평속도 요인에 기여하는 지면반력분석)

  • Choi, Su-Nam
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.2134-2141
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    • 2014
  • This study was to analyze ground reaction force according to Crouching Start type at the starting point of 100M race. The subjects of this study were 8 women sprinters and we analyzed their ground reaction force by classifying the distance between start blocks as three types. The followings are the results of the study. According to maximum horizontal ground reaction force analysis result, in the left foot placed in front, BS among excellent group and MS in non-excellent group showed the biggest reaction force value. In the right foot placed at the back, MS in both groups showed the biggest reaction force value. MS in the right foot of the excellent group was the biggest (0.83 BW). According to maximum vertical ground reaction force analysis result, in the left foot placed in front, ES among excellent group and BS in non-excellent group showed the biggest reaction force value. In the right foot placed at the back, BS among excellent group and MS in non-excellent group showed the biggest reaction force value.

Estimation of Vertical Interaction Force to the End of a Surgical Instrument by Measuring Reaction Force to the Trocar Support (트로카 고정부에 작용하는 반력을 측정하여 수술도구 말단의 수직방향 상호작용 힘을 추정하는 방법)

  • Kim, Suyong;Kim, Cheongjun;Lee, Doo Yong
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.22 no.8
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    • pp.615-618
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    • 2016
  • This paper proposes a method to estimate vertical interaction force to the end of the surgical instrument by measuring reaction force at the part supporting the trocar. Relation between the force to the trocar and the interaction force is derived using the beam theory. The vertical interaction force is modeled as a function of the reaction force to the trocar and the distance between the drape plate and the trocar. Experimental results show that error is induced by the asymmetric shape of the trocar tip because contact position between the instrument and the trocar tip is changed depending on the direction of the interaction force. The theoretical relation, therefore, is compensated and reduced. Average $L_2$ relative error of the estimated force in the x-direction and the y-direction is 5.81 % and 5.99 %, respectively.

The Research for Using Method of GRF (Ground Reaction Force) on Rotational Movement in Arabesque (아라베스크 회전동작 시 지면반력 활용방법에 관한 연구)

  • Gwon, An-Suk;Lee, Geon-Beom
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2005
  • G. B. LEE, A. S. GWON, The Research for Using methodof GRF (Ground Reaction Force) on Rotational Movement in Arabesque. Korean Journal of Sport Biomechanics, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp.1-10, 2005. As, in relation to all movements of a human being, the movements such as mutually walking, running, rotating, and jumping are attained endlessly through the ground amid the interaction with the ground, in terms of the harmonious movement of the upper limbs and the lower limbs, related to the basic movement in ballet, the type of a movement depends on the size and direction of the force that presses down the ground (Fz, Fx, Fy) amid the interaction with the ground. Therefore, aiming to correctly and efficiently perform a rotational movement in Arabesque, this study analyzed factors of the force manifestation through GRF (Ground Reaction Force), by dividing into preparing, stepping, standing, rotating, and finishing stages (events (1) ${\sim}$ (5)), targeting the subjects of 4 elite female students who majored in ballet. 1. At the No.5 position of the preparing stage, It is necessary that support the ground with left and right foot balance, 2. As the stepping stage is the phase ranging from the event (2), in which a plie movement of bending a knee is started, to the event (3) of stretching a knee, Rebunding motion is not good, and One have a position with ankle and knee flextion condition in order to stretch strengthly in event (3) position 3. At the event (1) position, It is necessary that exert the Fz reaction force at the event (3) position. Because large stretch force help to have a toe on position easily and show a active motion 4. In order to have a stand and rotation motion smoothly, One need a muscle strength training for ankle extension, knee extension, control horizental force

Asymmetry of The Reaction Forces on Thighs and Feet During Sit-to-Stand Movement in Normal Subjects (정상인의 기립 동작중의 대퇴 및 족부 반력의 비대칭율)

  • Jeong, H.Y.;Kim, J.W.;Kwon, Y.R.;Seo, B.K.;Eom, G.M.;Kim, K.S.;Lee, J.H.
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.197-203
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the asymmetry of the reaction forces on lower limbs between dominant and nondominant sides during sit-to-stand movement in normal subjects. Fourteen normal subjects ($22.6{\pm}2.3yrs$, all men) participated in this study. To measure the reaction forces during sit-to-stand movement, two force plates were mounted on the ground and one dual top force plate was mounted on a chair. Five events(movement onset, max thigh reaction force, transition, max hip angle, seat off) were determined from the reaction force and joint angle trajectories. For each of thigh, foot, and total reaction forces, two-way ANOVA was performed with the events and sides as factors. Also investigated was the leg asymmetry expressed as the ratio of the reaction forces of dominant and nondominant sides. The significance of asymmetry was investigated and two-way ANOVA was performed with the events and body parts(foot, thigh and total) as factors. Thigh reaction force and total reaction force showed interaction of events and leg sides(p < 0.01). Post-hoc comparisons showed they were different between sides at the latter stage(transition, max hip angle, and seat off events) (p < 0.01). Asymmetry was also significant at the latter stage(transition, max hip angle, and seat off events) (p < 0.01). Interaction of events and body parts on asymmetry was significant(p < 0.01) and asymmetry was greater in thigh reaction forces than total and foot reaction forces at the events of the latter stage(p < 0.01). The results suggest that asymmetry exist in normal subject and should be fully considered when investigating sit-to-stand strategy of patients.

Effects of Joint Mobilization on Foot Pressure, Ankle Moment, and Vertical Ground Reaction Force in Subjects with Ankle Instability

  • Yoon, Na Mi;Seo, Yeon Soon;Kang, Yang-Hoon
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.153-159
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    • 2016
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of joint mobilization on foot pressure, ankle moment, and vertical ground reaction force in subjects with ankle instability. Method: Twenty male subjects (age, $25.38{\pm}3.62yr$; height, $170.92{\pm}5.41cm$; weight, $60.74{\pm}9.63kg$; body mass index (BMI), $19.20{\pm}1.67kg/m^2$) participated and underwent ankle joint mobilization. Weight-bearing distribution, ankle dorsi/plantar flexion moment, and vertical ground reaction force were measured using a GPS 400 and a VICON Motion System (Oxford, UK), and subsequently analyzed. SPSS 20.0 for Windows was used for data processing and paired t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-mobilization measurements. The significance level was set at ${\alpha}$ = .05. Results: The results indicated changes in weight-bearing, ankle dorsi/plantar flexion moment, and vertical ground reaction force. The findings showed changes in weight-bearing distribution on the left (pre $29.51{\pm}6.31kg$, post $29.57{\pm}5.02kg$) and right foot (pre $32.40{\pm}6.30kg$, post $31.18{\pm}5.47kg$). There were significant differences in dorsi/plantar flexion moment (p < .01), and there were significant increases in vertical ground reaction forces at initial stance (Fz1) and terminal stance (Fz2, p < .05). Additionally, there was a significant reduction in vertical ground reaction force at midstance (Fz2, p < .001). Conclusion: Joint mobilization appears to alter weight-bearing distribution in subjects with ankle instability, with resultant improvements in stability.

Analysis of the Ground Reaction Forces by the Dancesport Rumba Backward Walk Step (댄스스포츠 라틴댄스 룸바 Backward Walk 동작시 지면반력 변인 분석)

  • Yoo, Hye-Suk;In, Hee-Kyo;Choi, In-Ae
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2008
  • This research was examined the effect of Backward Walk on ground reaction force and we achieved it by using ground reaction force machine during the Backward Walk activity with Latin and Rumba dance. We find that it was significant difference of vertical(Fz) ground reaction force of right foot in touchdown and toe-off and vertical(Fz), horizontal(Fx), front-rear(Fy) ground reaction force of left foot. There was not significant differences in vertical ground reaction force between superior athlete and unskilled athlete, but there was a significant difference in left foot. Through this, we know that the sports capability of left foot which has been developed through the training is better in superior athlete group. Therefore understanding of difference in ground reaction force and repeated training can help the unskilled athlete and beginner to accomplish the accurate movement.

Force Manipulability Analysis of Multi-Legged Walking Robot (다족 보행로봇의 동적 조작성 해석)

  • 조복기;이지홍
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.350-356
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents a farce manipulability analysis of multi-legged walking robots, which calculates force or acceleration workspace attainable from joint torque limits of each leg. Based on the observation that the kinematic structure of the multi-legged walking robots is basically the same as that of multiple cooperating robots, we derive the proposed method of analyzing the force manipulability of walking robot. The force acting on the object in multiple cooperating robot systems is taken as reaction force from ground to each robot foot in multi-legged walking robots, which is converted to the force of the body of walking robot by the nature of the reaction force. Note that each joint torque in multiple cooperating robot systems is transformed to the workspace of force or acceleration of the object manipulated by the robots in task space through the Jacobian matrix and grasp matrix. Assuming the torque limits are given in infinite norm-sense, the resultant dynamic manipulability is derived as a polytope. The validity of proposed method is verified by several examples, and the proposed method is believed to be useful for the optimal posture planning and gait planning of walking robots.

The Optimum Design according to System Variation of Impact Absorbing System for Spreader Considering Dynamic Characteristic (동특성을 고려한 스프레더용 충격흡수기의 시스템 변화에 따른 최적설계)

  • 안찬우;홍도관;김동영;한근조
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.230-237
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    • 2003
  • On this study, we operated the dynamic response for impact load of impact absorbing system for spreader by the finite element analysis and showed respectively the spring constant and the damping coefficient which the reaction force by impact was the lowest value for three types impact absorbing system according to the change of system, also we presented the change of impact reaction force according to the spring constant and the damping coefficient. Additionally, among the three types impact absorbing system according to the change of system, the reaction force of model II was the lowest value and the next model which has higher value than model II was model Iand model III has the highest value in the three types.