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A Model of the Foot and Ankle in Running
Abstract
We present several variations on a model and simulation of the foot and ankle during
the course of one running stride. We summarize the motivation behind the model and
similar work in the field, then describe the model and the results obtained. In the
model, the shin and foot are each represented by thin rods, while two major muscle
groups are modeled as exponential springs. The ground is modeled as a network of points
connected by damped linear springs. Results on ground impact forces and physiological
parameters are presented. In particular, we find that heel striking tends to produce
higher peak impact forces than forefoot striking, we search for foot parameters producing
the most effective foot strike, we compare force-time data obtained to experimental
results, and we compare the effects of different ground and shoe properties on foot
strike.
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Honors thesisDepartment
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https://hdl.handle.net/10161/3747Citation
Waggoner, Bo (2011). A Model of the Foot and Ankle in Running. Honors thesis, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/3747.Collections
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