A chimp-sized human ancestor walked upright 6 million years ago, far earlier than other known species with a human-like gait, researchers reported Thursday. Human Gait Developed Well Before 'Lucy ...

A motorless, flexible, waterproof prosthetic foot inspired by the anatomy of the human extremity is the new SoftFoot Pro bionic foot prototype, designed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT ...

The human foot is, frankly, kind of an oddity in the animal kingdom. People have a 90-degree angle between the foot and the leg, he continues, but few other animals do.

On the face of it, human gait seems a symmetrical affair. But int he last few years, varfious ways of measuring gait have shown otherwise. Video studies, sensory shoes and force-measuring mats ...

Evaluating human gait and posture is a clinically effective method for the early diagnosis of diseases involving gait ...

Human gait adapted for efficient walking at the cost of efficient running Date: February 12, 2010 Source: University of Utah Summary: Humans, other great apes and bears are among the few animals ...

The human gait involves a complex interplay between the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and joints. When neurological issues begin to develop, this intricate coordination system ...

A forward lean looks more like the posture of walking chimpanzees instead of the straight upright stance of a human gait. A flexible arch helped reposition the ankle upright, ...

She was also known for her analysis of the human gait, publishing a definitive textbook on the subject in her 70s. Dr. Perry, who had Parkinson’s disease but was still practicing as of last week ...