Walking in Super Shoes: Reduced Ankle Power, Decreased Stability?

Authors

Bethany Esplin, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Thomas Anderson, Brigham Young University - Provo
Nate Jacobsen, Brigham Young University - Provo
Luke VanKeersbilck, Brigham Young University - Provo
Dustin A. Bruening, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
Iain Hunter, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

Walking, biomechanics, super shoes

Abstract

Super shoes improve running economy by reducing gastrocsoleus work [1]

Could the same benefit apply to walking to benefit clinical populations?

Is there a trade-off for balance?

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Esplin, Bethany; Anderson, Thomas; Jacobsen, Nate; VanKeersbilck, Luke; Bruening, Dustin A.; and Hunter, Iain, "Walking in Super Shoes: Reduced Ankle Power, Decreased Stability?" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 2.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/2

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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