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Influence of insole materials on friction and ground reaction force during gait

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Orthotic insoles are used to correct abnormal or irregular walking in children and adults, as well as for physical training and sports. The influence of orthotic insole materials on the ground reaction force and friction during walking has been studied. It has been shown that the biomechanical gait parameters can be optimized using insoles that consist of different materials with a low inflexibility in the heel area and a high coefficient of friction in the front part.

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  1. Bialystok Technical University, ul. Veiska 45C, Białystok, 15-351, Poland

    J. Pauk, J. Tolstoj-Sienkiewicz & T. Kuzmierowski

  2. Lykov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute, Belarus National Academy of Sciences, Research center for Problems of Resources, pl. A. Tizengauza 7, Grodno, 230023, Belarus

    M. Ihnatouski

  3. Prosthetic and Orthotic Center, ul. Staryi rynok 2, Białystok, Poland, 15-030

    E. Chojnowski

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Original Russian Text © J. Pauk, J. Tolstoj-Sienkiewicz, M. Ihnatouski, T. Kuzmierowski, E. Chojnowski, 2015, published in Trenie i Iznos, 2015, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 415–420.

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Pauk, J., Tolstoj-Sienkiewicz, J., Ihnatouski, M. et al. Influence of insole materials on friction and ground reaction force during gait. J. Frict. Wear 36, 319–323 (2015). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068366615040133

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