Intrinsic and extrinsic feedback generate similar propulsion but distinct biomechanical strategies during split-belt walking

While both feedback types generate similar propulsion to achieve different target levels during split-belt treadmill walking, they engaged distinct biomechanical strategies. Our results indicate that participants increased TLA and ankle moment under visual feedback. However, they increased hip moment and hip power under BRF, with ankle power adjustments depending on the target level. The findings highlight motor abundance in gait and suggest tailoring rehabilitation strategies in populations with impaired propulsion.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Published
2026-01-06
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1729051
Primary Topic
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00

Funders

Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Intrinsic and extrinsic feedback generate similar propulsion but distinct biomechanical strategies during split-belt walking

Ya-Yu Liang, A. Varghese, Christopher P. Hurt, William R Reed et al.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
article

Intrinsic and extrinsic feedback generate similar propulsion but distinct biomechanical strategies during split-belt walking

Ya-Yu Liang, A. Varghese, Christopher P. Hurt, William R Reed, Jonathan D. Hill, Chen Lin, Hamad K. Bin Shuwayyi
article en

Abstract

While both feedback types generate similar propulsion to achieve different target levels during split-belt treadmill walking, they engaged distinct biomechanical strategies. Our results indicate that participants increased TLA and ankle moment under visual feedback. However, they increased hip moment and hip power under BRF, with ankle power adjustments depending on the target level. The findings highlight motor abundance in gait and suggest tailoring rehabilitation strategies in populations with impaired propulsion.

Frontiers in Human NeuroscienceVol. 19
Louisiana State University in Shreveport (US), University of Alabama at Birmingham (US), Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 98%
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.