On face value it's very easy to distinguish when someone is walking as opposed to running; they clearly look completely different. But what's different? We know the velocity of movement increases between the two gait patterns. We also know that running contains an aerial phase (a phase where both feet are off the ground), whereas walking does not. Although these factors help describe the common differences, the biggest difference lies in the position of our centre of mass. During walking our...

While more complex system, than a machine of engineering, our body adapts to the demands placed upon it throughout our life. One of the...

REASON: They are being asked to do too much during early swing as the calf isn't strong enough to generate enough force for propulsion....