Musculoskeletal Model to Evaluate Muscle Forces During Namba Walking

Namba walking style, known as a movement that reduces rotational around the pelvic cross-section, was used in ancient Japan. This study of five participants conducted to investigate differences between normal and use musculoskeletal model analyze walking. Moreover, three-dimensional motion analysis system force plates were assess Measured data analyzed using software (OpenSim) procedures: scaling, inverse kinematics, dynamics, static optimization. Results indicated four muscle forces related upper leg decreased, whereas two lower increased.