Motion analysis of running and its measurements are restricted by the limited length of walkway. To overcome this problem, we use a treadmill in front of the cameras so that all markers can be captured. Treadmill based gait analysis offers a potential advantage over the traditional methods, as well as many other benefits; such as controlling environmental constraints, adjusting the desired speed, acquiring more consecutive strides, and improving trial-to-trial and session reliability. However, we are aware of the subtle differences between treadmill and over ground walking, from the dynamical systems theory perspective.

At the Biomechanics Lab. we have a DST 2000 Treadmill (made in Iran) with the following specifications:

• Effective running surface: 48 . 21 Cm
• Speed Range: 0 to 20 KMPH
• Incline Range: 0 to 20%
• Emergency stop key
• Electrocardiograph model Comp10 with capability of recording 12 channel ECG signals.
• Real time heart rate and target heart rate monitoring.

For more information, visit the Davinsa website.