Stance and Gait Analysis of Apollo Astronauts on the Moon
Decreased speed of gait with wide base, short steps, and increased double support time was seen in astronaut gait patterns. This pattern is adopted on Earth to increase stability and prevent falls.
Authors
- C. Li
- Timothy R. Macaulay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4961-2035)
- J.M. Caffrey
- Faye Y. Chiou‐Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2172-1816)
- Millard Reschke
Institutions
- Texas Medical Center (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Ben Taub Hospital (US)
- Johnson Space Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Muscle & Nerve
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.70149
- Primary Topic
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration