Computational models often represent the most cost-effective approach to predict the behavior of musculoskeletal systems. Historically, dynamic musculoskeletal simulations have simplified representations of soft tissue structures, which makes it impossible to investigate the relationship between neuromuscular control and tissue loading. It is possible to overcome this limiting assumption by coupling a finite element model, e.g. of a foot, directly with a musculoskeletal model, e.g. of the lower extremity [1]. The goal of the current study was to apply this concept to the control of human gait and demonstrate that it is possible to have a gait pattern that minimizes internal foot deformation while satisfying an overall movement goal, e.g. minimal deviations from normal gait. Successful implementation will have wide-ranging implications such as finding therapeutic and rehabilitative movement patterns that relieve localized tissue loading.
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ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference
June 16–19, 2010
Naples, Florida, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Bioengineering Division
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978-0-7918-4403-8
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Modeling of Gait Adaptations to Minimize Plantar Tissue Strain During Walking Available to Purchase
J. P. Halloran,
J. P. Halloran
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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M. Ackermann,
M. Ackermann
Centro Universitário da FEI, São Paulo, Brazil
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A. J. van den Bogert
A. J. van den Bogert
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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J. P. Halloran
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
M. Ackermann
Centro Universitário da FEI, São Paulo, Brazil
A. Erdemir
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
A. J. van den Bogert
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Paper No:
SBC2010-19180, pp. 439-440; 2 pages
Published Online:
July 15, 2013
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Halloran, JP, Ackermann, M, Erdemir, A, & van den Bogert, AJ. "Modeling of Gait Adaptations to Minimize Plantar Tissue Strain During Walking." Proceedings of the ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference. ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B. Naples, Florida, USA. June 16–19, 2010. pp. 439-440. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2010-19180
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