title: The biomechanics of forward power skating.
abstract: The authors review and discuss the biomechanics of forward power skating with respect to starting, acceleration, and striding. Comparisons are made to the biomechanics of walking. The dynamics of foot function within the skate boot are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Humble
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Gastwirth
mesh_terms: D000054:Acceleration; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008124:Locomotion; D011032:Podiatry; D012861:Skating; D013177:Sports