The phase shift between potential and kinetic energy in human walking

• Published in: Journal of experimental biology Vol. 223; no. Pt 21
• Main Authors: Cavagna, Giovanni A., Legramandi, Mario A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 12.11.2020
• Subjects: Human locomotion; Walking; Energy transfer in walking

It is known that mechanical work to sustain walking is reduced thanks to a transfer of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy as in a pendulum. The factors affecting this transfer are unclear. In particular it is not known the phase relationship between potential and kinetic energy curve...