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Table 2 Spatiotemporal parameters for each test condition and BEST condition (with lowest metabolic rates) (mean ± s.e.m.)

From: Reducing the energy cost of running using a lightweight, low-profile elastic exosuit

Parameter

No-suit

Low

Med

High

Best

Stance duration (ms)

315.38 ± 6.85

315.53 ± 7.17

325.40 ± 7.44

325.90 ± 8.25

324.64 ± 7.60

Swing duration (ms)

404.04 ± 11.50

394.77 ± 10.08

403.97 ± 11.32

397.11 ± 12.47

403.12 ± 13.23

Stance phase (%)

43.9 ± 0.9

44.4 ± 0.8

44.7 ± 1.1

45.1 ± 1.2

44.7 ± 1.2

Swing phase (%)

56.1 ± 0.9

55.6 ± 0.8

55.4 ± 1.1

54.9 ± 1.2

55.3 ± 1.2

Stride frequency (Hz)

1.392 ± 0.027

1.410 ± 0.024

1.373 ± 0.019

1.385 ± 0.023

1.376 ± 0.023

Stride length (m)

1.799 ± 0.033

1.776 ± 0.031

1.823 ± 0.025

1.808 ± 0.031

1.819 ± 0.030