Table 4 Between-speed differences in joint angles.

From: Reduced vertical displacement of the center of mass is not accompanied by reduced oxygen uptake during walking

Speed (m/s)

Curved treadmill

Flat treadmill

0.67–1.12

1.12–1.56

0.67–1.12

1.12–1.56

Hip angle difference (degree)

2.38 ± 0.4

2.03 ± 0.4

2.17 ± 0.6

1.83 ± 0.4

Knee angle difference (degree)

3.34 ± 0.7

2.55 ± 1.0

5.19 ± 2.4

2.72 ± 0.4

Ankle angle difference (degree)

2.53 ± 0.8

2.13 ± 1.8

2.92 ± 0.8

2.18 ± 0.7

  1. Mean ensemble difference in the right hip, knee and ankle joint angle (mean ± SD) between 0.67 m/s and 1.12 and between 1.12 m/s and 1.56 m/s for the curved and flat treadmill.
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