Abstract
Human walking is a complex motor control task requiring the integration of central and peripheral control of scores of muscles acting on a skeletal system with many degrees of freedom. Associated with the goal of forward progression is the overriding need for a safe transit: balance control to prevent falling over, a support control to prevent collapse against gravity, and a fine motor control of the foot during swing to ensure a safe toe clearance and a gentle heel contact.
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Winter, D.A., Olney, S.J., Conrad, J., White, S.C., Ounpuu, S., Gage, J.R. (1990). Adaptability of Motor Patterns in Pathological Gait. In: Winters, J.M., Woo, S.LY. (eds) Multiple Muscle Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9030-5_44
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