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Slip resistance of non-slip socks – An accelerometer-based approach
- Source :
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Gait & Posture . Apr2011, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p740-742. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: The present study investigated the relative slip resistance of commercially available non-slip socks during gait. Twenty-four healthy subjects (29.3±10.4 years) participated in the study. Each subject completed 4 different test conditions (barefoot, non-slip socks, conventional socks, backless slippers) in a randomized, balanced order. The slip resistance was estimated by measuring the heel deceleration time using a heel-mounted accelerometer. Repeated measures ANOVA and post hoc paired-sample t-test with Bonferroni correction were used for statistical analysis. Compared to barefoot walking absolute deceleration times [ms] were significantly increased when wearing conventional socks or slippers. No significant differences were observed between the barefoot and non-slip socks conditions. The present study shows that non-slip socks improved slip-resistance during gait when compared to conventional socks and slippers. Future investigations should verify the present findings in hospital populations prone to slip-related falls. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09666362
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Gait & Posture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 60379364
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.02.021