The Effect of Platform Motion on Human Energy Expenditure During Walking. An Exploratory Experiment
Abstract
An experiment was performed in which various physiological measures of energy expenditure were taken with subjects walking for periods of 10 minutes (either freely or on a treadmill) on a moving platform (Ship Motion Simulator). Platform motion was either in a heave, pitch or roll mode, or it was stationary. The results show that during pitch and roll movements of the platform energy expenditure is larger than during heave motions and when the platform remained stationary. Pitch and roll did not differ from each other, and neither did heave and stationary conditions. The results are interpreted as indicating that the muscular effort needed for the maintenance of balance when walking on a pitching or rolling platform requires a significant increase in energy expenditure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA273760
Entities
People
- A. H. Wertheim
- J. T. Marcus
- R. Heus
- T. G. Vrijkotte