A proof-of-concept study for measuring gait speed, steadiness, and dynamic balance under various footwear conditions outside of the gait laboratory

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 100, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 242-250

  Wrobel, James S ^a,b   Edgar, Sarah ^a   Cozzetto, Dana ^a   Maskill, James ^a   Peterson, Paul ^a   Najafi, Bijan ^a,b  

^a Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Dr William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine   (United States)

^b ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE   (United States)

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EID: 78650297875     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/1000242     Document Type: Article

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