| Authors | ,mohammad reza vafaie,Saeed Ilbeigi |
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| Journal | Ergonomics in Design |
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| Page number | 1-10 |
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| Serial number | 1 |
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| Volume number | 1 |
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| Paper Type | Full Paper |
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| Published At | 2025 |
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| Journal Type | Typographic |
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| Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
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| Journal Index | Scopus |
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| Keywords | military boot, kinetic, muscle activity, shaft rigidity |
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Abstract
FEATURE AT A GLANCE:
This study examined how shaft
material in military boots affects
biomechanics and muscle activity.
Twenty healthy males walked in
formal shoes and three boot types:
two leather and one hybrid leather
synthetic. Using force plates and
EMG, ground reaction forces, rate
of force development, impulse,
and muscle activity were recorded.
Results showed lower
muscle activity in shoes versus
boots. The hybrid design reduced
tibialis anterior activation,
minimized negative impulse, and
enhanced positive impulse.
These outcomes suggest that incorporating
synthetic materials,
which reduce shaft stiffness, can
improve mobility and efficiency
offering biomechanical benefits
particularly relevant for military
applications.
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