In our currently ageing society, fall prevention is important for better healthy life expectancy
and sustainable healthcare systems. While active outdoor walking is recommended as …

Traction testing of footwear is expensive, which may create barriers for certain users to
assess footwear. This study aimed to develop a statistical model that predicts available …

The variability in friction and slip propensity across slip resistant (SR) shoes is poorly
understood. This study aimed to quantify the impact of shoe design features on the available …

The most important role of footwear is to ensure safe, functional walking, and foot protection.
For the proper functionality of not only the work shoes, the anti-slip behavior of the shoe …

Measuring the available coefficient of friction (ACOF) of a shoe-floor interface is influenced
by the choice of normal force, shoe-floor angle and sliding speed. The purpose of this study …

Shoe outsole tread wear has been shown to increase slip risk by reducing the tread's ability
to channel fluid away from the shoe-floor interface. This study establishes a connection …

Barefoot slips and falls are commonly reported in bathrooms in Indian households and
apartments. Due to lack of awareness on how to prevent such incidents, they are often …

Measuring shoe-floor friction is critical for assessing the safety of footwear products. Portable
devices for measuring coefficient of friction (COF) are needed. This study introduces such a …

Slips and falls are a leading cause of injuries in the workplace. The risk of slipping increases
as shoe tread wears. Knowledge of the mechanics relating shoe wear to slip risk is needed …

Shoe outsole design strongly influences slip and fall risk. Certain tread features that can be
readily measured have been shown to predict friction performance. This research aimed to …