Tag: Propulsion

Mobility

Propulsion and Heel Impact in the Gait Cycle

The gait cycle consists of two phases: stance (foot on ground) and swing (foot in the air). The swing phase lasts about 0.4 seconds, while the stance phase, starting with heel impact, lasts 0.6 seconds. It includes heel impact, foot flat, and propulsion stages.

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Wellness

Why is Walking Considered the 6th Vital Sign?

Walking is now seen as the 6th vital sign, detailing its role in health assessment, prediction, prevention, rehabilitation, and the wealth of data it offers, comparable to traditional vital signs.

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Wellness

How to Walk With Proper Posture and Gait Technique

Walking with a more aligned posture and efficient gait, we can get more out of each step on our journey toward improved health.

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Technology, Wellness

How Do We Define Walking Biometrics Found in the Baliston App?   

Thanks to revolutionary sensor technology, Baliston shoes are the first to capture biometric information straight from the wearer’s feet to unlock all the insights they have to offer.

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Wellness

Why is Dynamic Walking and Musculature Engagement Important to a Healthy Gait?

Musculature score and dynamic walking are critical components of your wellness. How do we define these undervalued terms?

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Technology, Wellness

What Makes Up Baliston’s Walking Quality Score?

A critical aspect of “getting steps in” goes beyond mere counting: measuring steps at the feet so that walking quality can be quantified.

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Wellness

Walking Health Benefits: 10 Ways You’ll Feel the Difference

Walking can work wonders for your overall health, whether you walk for exercise, your commute, or to clear your head.

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Wellness

How Increasing Your Walking Speed Can Improve Your Health

If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to improve your health—both right now and in the long term—upping your walking speed is the way to go.

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Wellness

What Types of Exercises Can Help Your Feet and Legs?

Walking health is too important to ignore, and focusing on the strength of your feet and legs is imperative to maintaining it.

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