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ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF GROUND REACTION FORCES IN NORMAL GAIT
Gait analysis, the systematic analysis of locomotion, is used today for pre-treatment assessment, surgical
decision making, postoperative follow-up, and management of both adult and young patients.
Visualising ground reaction forces helps us understand the effect they are having on the body in walking.
Kinetics by definition deals with those variables that are the cause of the specific walking or running pattern
that we can observe or measure with cameras.
Transducers have been developed that can be implanted surgically to measure the force exerted by a
muscle at the tendon.
Comparing the vertical ground reaction force signal components during stance phase in a healthy and
unhealthy leg, specifically gait pathology resulting from a fused hip, the signals were recorded and proved
to differ significantly because the remaining normal segments of the attacked extremity are only able to
partially compensate for the loss of the hip joint function.
Comparing the vertical ground reaction force signal components in healthy subjects and patients with
cerebellar ataxia, an appreciable irregularity and weak formation of the initial phase of the force signal in
the patient were found to be relevant.
In gait, as well as running, ground reaction force signals reflect an increase in the movement speed through
the even larger increase in peak values and a shortening of signal duration.
Taking one limb, every gait cycle encompasses two main phases: so called “stance” phase (60% of gait
cycle), where the contact with the ground occurs, and the “swing” phase (40% of gait cycle) during which
the foot is not in contact with the ground.
The stance phase starts with the “heel strike” (HS) at which point the contact with ground is made. After
the heel touches the ground, the foot is carefully controlled to come down towards the ground and provide
a stable support base for the rest of the body. This is termed “foot flat” (FF). Then, the whole body rolls
over the foot with the ankle acting as a pivot joint and the hip joint is placed directly above the ankle joint
at “midstance” (MD). From that point onwards the purpose of lower limb is to propel the body centre of
mass forward during the push off phase with an important time instant occurring when the heel loses
contact with the ground at “heel rise” (HR). As the foot leaves the ground, it is usual for the toe to be the
last point of contact, hence the end of the stance phase is often referred to as “toe off” (TO).
For normal subjects walking at their preferred speed on a level surface, the stance phase can take
approximately 62% of the complete gait cycle (100%).
If each foot is in contact with the ground for 62% of the cycle, there must be a 12% period of the cycle
where both feet are in contact with the ground at the same time. This very important phase is the “double
support period” and represents the changeover and fine control for the smooth transition between limb
support on the left and limb support on the right.
When walking velocity is increased the period of double support will be reduced. Eventually a velocity will
be reached when there is no double support and this is the Olympic classification for “running”. As people
start to run faster, the period of double support becomes negative and there is a flight phase.
The classical division of gait into heel strike, foot flat, midstance, heel off and toe off events can be
inappropriate for some disabilities. For example, when analysing the gait of a person with some sort of
impairment, there may be no heel strike or heel off, the entire stance phase may be spent in foot flat.
MEASUREMENT SETUP
To measure the force exerted by the body on an external body or load, a suitable force – measuring device
is needed. Such a device, also called force transducer, gives electrical signal proportional to the applied
force. There are many different kinds available: strain gauge, piezoelectric, piezoresistive, capacitive, etc.
All these operate based on the principle that the applied force causes a certain amount of strain within the
transducer. For the strain gauge type a calibrated metal plate or beam within the transducer undergoes a
very small change (strain) in one of its dimensions. This mechanical deflections, usually a fraction of 1%,
causes a change in resistances connected as a bridge circuit, resulting in an unbalance of voltages
proportional to the force.
Piezoelectric and piezoresistive types require minute deformations of the atomic structure within a block of
special crystalline material.
Piezoresistive types exhibit a change in resistance which, like the strain gauge, upsets the balance of a
bridge circuit.
Ground reaction forces, acting on a foot during standing, walking or running, are traditionally measured by
force plates. Force plate output data provides us with ground reaction force vector components: vertical
load plus two shear loads acting along the force plate surface, that are usually resolved into anterior –
posterior and medial – lateral directions.
Centre of gravity/mass of a body is the net location of the body’s centre of mass in the vertical direction. It
is weighted average of the centre of gravity of each body segment. The centre of gravity/mass is a
displacement measure and it is totally independent of the velocity and accelerations of the total body or its
individual segments.
The centre of gravity is a displacement measure and it is independent from the velocity and accelerations
of the total body or its individual segments.
The centre of pressure is quite independent from the centre of gravity. It is also a displacement measure
and it marks the location of the vertical ground reaction force vector from the force platform surface. It is
equal and opposite to a weighted average of the location of all downward (action) forces acting on the
force plate. These forces are under the motor control of our ankle muscles. Thus, the centre of pressure is
really the neuromuscular response to imbalances of the body’s centre of gravity.
These reaction forces are nothing more than the algebraic summation of all body segment mass –
acceleration products.
The vertical component of ground reaction force accounts for the acceleration of the body’s centre of mass
in vertical direction during walking. The force curve is sometimes called the “M curve”, due to its particular
shape, which resembles that letter.
The anterior-posterior reaction force Fx represents the horizontal force exerted by the force plate on the
foot. Fx acts in a direction of human walking: upwards and backwards and is smaller in magnitude than
vertical ground reaction force component, typically reaching around 20% of body weight. At first, it is a
braking force to midstance, in order to decelerate the body centre of mass and, then, it is followed by
propulsion.
Since the centre of mass is moving downwards and under some deceleration, the inertial force has to be
added to gravitational force, which means that the vertical force applied to the foot exceeds body weight
and peaks at the value of approximately 107% of body weight.
At heel strike and toe off, zero force occurs. In the first stage of double stance, a forward directed force is
generated. This is called “claw back” because the foot claws back just before contact with the ground is
made. This is a sort of a “shock”, which can also be seen on a vertical ground reaction force component if
sampling frequency is high enough (around 200Hz).
Positive and negative forces are almost symmetrical, which could be explained by the change of impulse.
The area under any segment of a force curve represents the impulse (time integral of the force). This
impulse can also be defined as a change of the momentum (mx(deltav). If the individual is walking at a
constant speed, there is no change in momentum (as deltav = 0), and the total impulse in the anterior –
posterior direction should result to be zero. Thus, braking impulse is approximately equal to the propulsion
impulse in balanced gait.
If we combine vertical and horizontal component of the ground reaction force with centre of pressure x
coordinates we can obtain a graphic representation of complete spatiotemporal sequence of the ground
reaction evolution, during stance phase of gait cycle in the sagittal plane. In this vector diagram, also known
as Pedotti or Butterfly diagram, each vector presents the projection of ground reaction force, with its
magnitude, inclination and point of application in uniformly discretised time instants, on sagittal plane (in
direction of progression).
Conclusion
The ground reaction forces, as measured by a force platform, reflect the net vertical and shear forces acting
on the surface of platform. As such, they are an algebraic summation of the mass – acceleration products of
all body segments while the foot is in contact with the platform.
The vertical force Fz has a characteristic double hump. The first hump appears at heel contact, showing a
rapid rise to a value in excess of body weight as full weight bearing takes place and the body’s downward
velocity is being arrested. Then, as the knee flexes during midstance, the plate is partially unloaded and Fz
drops below body weight. At push-off the plantarflexors are active, causing a second force peak greater
than body weight, which demonstrates that the body’s centre of mass is being accelerated upwards to
increase its upward velocity. Finally, the weight drops to zero as the opposite limb takes up the body
weight.
Children are reported to have somewhat lower average vertical and shear peak forces compared to adults.
The horizontal force has a negative phase during the first half of stance, indicating a backward horizontal
friction force acting between the ground and the foot. If it wasn’t for this force, the foot would slide
forward, as it happens when one is walking on icy or slippery surfaces.
The Pedotti or Butterfly diagram further reveals that the largest magnitudes of force occur at the heel and
forefoot, supporting the notion that the foot in fact acts as an arch.
There is a great similarity in records of left and right leg at certain gait velocity, which implies a symmetry of
the stride in normal population.

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Ground reaction forces in normal gait

  • 1. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF GROUND REACTION FORCES IN NORMAL GAIT Gait analysis, the systematic analysis of locomotion, is used today for pre-treatment assessment, surgical decision making, postoperative follow-up, and management of both adult and young patients. Visualising ground reaction forces helps us understand the effect they are having on the body in walking. Kinetics by definition deals with those variables that are the cause of the specific walking or running pattern that we can observe or measure with cameras. Transducers have been developed that can be implanted surgically to measure the force exerted by a muscle at the tendon. Comparing the vertical ground reaction force signal components during stance phase in a healthy and unhealthy leg, specifically gait pathology resulting from a fused hip, the signals were recorded and proved to differ significantly because the remaining normal segments of the attacked extremity are only able to partially compensate for the loss of the hip joint function. Comparing the vertical ground reaction force signal components in healthy subjects and patients with cerebellar ataxia, an appreciable irregularity and weak formation of the initial phase of the force signal in the patient were found to be relevant. In gait, as well as running, ground reaction force signals reflect an increase in the movement speed through the even larger increase in peak values and a shortening of signal duration. Taking one limb, every gait cycle encompasses two main phases: so called “stance” phase (60% of gait cycle), where the contact with the ground occurs, and the “swing” phase (40% of gait cycle) during which the foot is not in contact with the ground. The stance phase starts with the “heel strike” (HS) at which point the contact with ground is made. After the heel touches the ground, the foot is carefully controlled to come down towards the ground and provide a stable support base for the rest of the body. This is termed “foot flat” (FF). Then, the whole body rolls over the foot with the ankle acting as a pivot joint and the hip joint is placed directly above the ankle joint at “midstance” (MD). From that point onwards the purpose of lower limb is to propel the body centre of mass forward during the push off phase with an important time instant occurring when the heel loses contact with the ground at “heel rise” (HR). As the foot leaves the ground, it is usual for the toe to be the last point of contact, hence the end of the stance phase is often referred to as “toe off” (TO). For normal subjects walking at their preferred speed on a level surface, the stance phase can take approximately 62% of the complete gait cycle (100%). If each foot is in contact with the ground for 62% of the cycle, there must be a 12% period of the cycle where both feet are in contact with the ground at the same time. This very important phase is the “double support period” and represents the changeover and fine control for the smooth transition between limb support on the left and limb support on the right. When walking velocity is increased the period of double support will be reduced. Eventually a velocity will be reached when there is no double support and this is the Olympic classification for “running”. As people start to run faster, the period of double support becomes negative and there is a flight phase.
  • 2. The classical division of gait into heel strike, foot flat, midstance, heel off and toe off events can be inappropriate for some disabilities. For example, when analysing the gait of a person with some sort of impairment, there may be no heel strike or heel off, the entire stance phase may be spent in foot flat. MEASUREMENT SETUP To measure the force exerted by the body on an external body or load, a suitable force – measuring device is needed. Such a device, also called force transducer, gives electrical signal proportional to the applied force. There are many different kinds available: strain gauge, piezoelectric, piezoresistive, capacitive, etc. All these operate based on the principle that the applied force causes a certain amount of strain within the transducer. For the strain gauge type a calibrated metal plate or beam within the transducer undergoes a very small change (strain) in one of its dimensions. This mechanical deflections, usually a fraction of 1%, causes a change in resistances connected as a bridge circuit, resulting in an unbalance of voltages proportional to the force. Piezoelectric and piezoresistive types require minute deformations of the atomic structure within a block of special crystalline material. Piezoresistive types exhibit a change in resistance which, like the strain gauge, upsets the balance of a bridge circuit. Ground reaction forces, acting on a foot during standing, walking or running, are traditionally measured by force plates. Force plate output data provides us with ground reaction force vector components: vertical load plus two shear loads acting along the force plate surface, that are usually resolved into anterior – posterior and medial – lateral directions. Centre of gravity/mass of a body is the net location of the body’s centre of mass in the vertical direction. It is weighted average of the centre of gravity of each body segment. The centre of gravity/mass is a displacement measure and it is totally independent of the velocity and accelerations of the total body or its individual segments. The centre of gravity is a displacement measure and it is independent from the velocity and accelerations of the total body or its individual segments. The centre of pressure is quite independent from the centre of gravity. It is also a displacement measure and it marks the location of the vertical ground reaction force vector from the force platform surface. It is equal and opposite to a weighted average of the location of all downward (action) forces acting on the force plate. These forces are under the motor control of our ankle muscles. Thus, the centre of pressure is really the neuromuscular response to imbalances of the body’s centre of gravity. These reaction forces are nothing more than the algebraic summation of all body segment mass – acceleration products. The vertical component of ground reaction force accounts for the acceleration of the body’s centre of mass in vertical direction during walking. The force curve is sometimes called the “M curve”, due to its particular shape, which resembles that letter. The anterior-posterior reaction force Fx represents the horizontal force exerted by the force plate on the foot. Fx acts in a direction of human walking: upwards and backwards and is smaller in magnitude than vertical ground reaction force component, typically reaching around 20% of body weight. At first, it is a
  • 3. braking force to midstance, in order to decelerate the body centre of mass and, then, it is followed by propulsion. Since the centre of mass is moving downwards and under some deceleration, the inertial force has to be added to gravitational force, which means that the vertical force applied to the foot exceeds body weight and peaks at the value of approximately 107% of body weight. At heel strike and toe off, zero force occurs. In the first stage of double stance, a forward directed force is generated. This is called “claw back” because the foot claws back just before contact with the ground is made. This is a sort of a “shock”, which can also be seen on a vertical ground reaction force component if sampling frequency is high enough (around 200Hz). Positive and negative forces are almost symmetrical, which could be explained by the change of impulse. The area under any segment of a force curve represents the impulse (time integral of the force). This impulse can also be defined as a change of the momentum (mx(deltav). If the individual is walking at a constant speed, there is no change in momentum (as deltav = 0), and the total impulse in the anterior – posterior direction should result to be zero. Thus, braking impulse is approximately equal to the propulsion impulse in balanced gait. If we combine vertical and horizontal component of the ground reaction force with centre of pressure x coordinates we can obtain a graphic representation of complete spatiotemporal sequence of the ground reaction evolution, during stance phase of gait cycle in the sagittal plane. In this vector diagram, also known as Pedotti or Butterfly diagram, each vector presents the projection of ground reaction force, with its magnitude, inclination and point of application in uniformly discretised time instants, on sagittal plane (in direction of progression). Conclusion The ground reaction forces, as measured by a force platform, reflect the net vertical and shear forces acting on the surface of platform. As such, they are an algebraic summation of the mass – acceleration products of all body segments while the foot is in contact with the platform. The vertical force Fz has a characteristic double hump. The first hump appears at heel contact, showing a rapid rise to a value in excess of body weight as full weight bearing takes place and the body’s downward velocity is being arrested. Then, as the knee flexes during midstance, the plate is partially unloaded and Fz drops below body weight. At push-off the plantarflexors are active, causing a second force peak greater than body weight, which demonstrates that the body’s centre of mass is being accelerated upwards to increase its upward velocity. Finally, the weight drops to zero as the opposite limb takes up the body weight. Children are reported to have somewhat lower average vertical and shear peak forces compared to adults. The horizontal force has a negative phase during the first half of stance, indicating a backward horizontal friction force acting between the ground and the foot. If it wasn’t for this force, the foot would slide forward, as it happens when one is walking on icy or slippery surfaces. The Pedotti or Butterfly diagram further reveals that the largest magnitudes of force occur at the heel and forefoot, supporting the notion that the foot in fact acts as an arch.
  • 4. There is a great similarity in records of left and right leg at certain gait velocity, which implies a symmetry of the stride in normal population.