Three-dimensional kinematic analysis during upslope walking with different inclinations by healthy adults

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 385-391

  Han, Jin Tae ^a   Kwon, Yong Hyun ^b   Park, Ji Won ^c   Koo, Hyun Mo ^d   Nam, Ki Seok ^b  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

^b Yeungnam College of Science and Technology   (South Korea)

^c Catholic University of Daegu   (South Korea)

^d Youngsan University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Kinematics; Slope inclination; Upslope walking

Indexed keywords

EID: 75649151325     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.21.385     Document Type: Article

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