The biomechanical effects of an increase in ankle power output during walking in humans

The study focusses on the importance to understand the precise influence of ankle power output on joint- and limb-level biomechanics during normal walking patterns in healthy young populations.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of the study is to assess the influence of ankle power output on mechanical power generation patterns of the ankle joint during walking. The study also assesses if rehabilitative approaches should use more direct measures to improve locomotor patterns to change ankle power output for the better.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The relationship between peak ankle power during push-off and mechanical power demands of muscles spanning the hip.
2. The relationships between ankle motion, step length and walking speed.
3. The influence of ankle power output on patterns of mechanical power generation 
4. The rehabilitative approaches towards ankle locomotor patterns and which measures should be used to increase ankle power output.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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