KIN 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Cushioning, Sneakers, Shin Splints
23 May 2016
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Kin100 lecture 11 biomechanics and footwear. Walking: the average person walks 8,000-10,000 steps per day, the average person will walk 115,000 miles in a lifetime. Feet carry the weight of the body and more : walking 1. 5 2 x body weight, running or jumping 3 7 x body weight. Some employees work over 8 hours on their feet. The function of a shoe is to facilitate the function of our feet during: standing, walking, running, sports, etc. Characteristics of a good shoe: cushioning, flexibility, stability, traction, comfort. We often assess the quality of a shoe on the basis of how it functions during gait (walking). Gait is characterized by 2 phases: 1) stance phase. Foot is in contact with the ground. Ends at toe off: 2) swing phase. Foot is not in contact with the ground. In terms of assessing shoes, we are usually more interested in the stance phase.
