Mechanical and metabolic consequences of trunk lean angle in walking

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We investigated changes in joint mechanics and metabolic rate due to walking with the trunk inclined at different angles. Participants walked with trunk angles from -15 to +60 deg. Metabolic rate increased with both forward and backward trunk angle, confirming that people habitually walk near the metabolic optimum. Hip and ankle power varied with trunk angle, but trends were unexpected and will be studied further.
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UCB675
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