Gait biomechanics for fall prevention among older adults
H Nagano - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …
and sustainable healthcare systems. While active outdoor walking is recommended as …
Prediction of coefficient of friction based on footwear outsole features
A Iraqi, NS Vidic, MS Redfern, KE Beschorner - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …
assess footwear. This study aimed to develop a statistical model that predicts available …
Performance testing of work shoes labeled as slip resistant
T Jones, A Iraqi, K Beschorner - Applied ergonomics, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …
understood. This study aimed to quantify the impact of shoe design features on the available …
Current state-of-the art review of footwear-ground friction
D Rebenda, T Sáha - Friction, 2024 - Springer
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 …
For the proper functionality of not only the work shoes, the anti-slip behavior of the shoe …
Coefficient of friction testing parameters influence the prediction of human slips
A Iraqi, R Cham, MS Redfern, KE Beschorner - Applied ergonomics, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …
by the choice of normal force, shoe-floor angle and sliding speed. The purpose of this study …
Worn region size of shoe outsole impacts human slips: Testing a mechanistic model
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 …
to channel fluid away from the shoe-floor interface. This study establishes a connection …
Barefoot slip risk in Indian bathrooms: a pilot study
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 …
apartments. Due to lack of awareness on how to prevent such incidents, they are often …
Validating the ability of a portable shoe-floor friction testing device, NextSTEPS, to predict human slips
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 …
devices for measuring coefficient of friction (COF) are needed. This study introduces such a …
Predicting hydrodynamic conditions under worn shoes using the tapered-wedge solution of Reynolds equation
SL Hemler, DN Charbonneau, KE Beschorner - Tribology international, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …
as shoe tread wears. Knowledge of the mechanics relating shoe wear to slip risk is needed …
Prospective validity assessment of a friction prediction model based on tread outsole features of slip-resistant shoes
KE Beschorner, M Nasarwanji, C Deschler… - Applied Ergonomics, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …
readily measured have been shown to predict friction performance. This research aimed to …