Trunk coordination during backward walking

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Backward walking induces a reorganization of postural stabilization strategies, characterized by relatively stabilized erector spinae muscle output during unstable phases but increased variability in body center of mass displacement. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Kenji Oka

doi:10.1537/asj.251210

July 15, 2026Anthropological Science (Japanese Series)

Trunk coordination during backward walking

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The aim is to investigate neuromuscular coordination during backward walking, focusing on trunk muscle dynamics.
Review of prior research on coordination in backward walking.
Examination of trunk muscle output and body sway during backward walking.
Analysis of musculoskeletal control structures in response to visual and ground conditions.
Backward walking stabilizes the output of the erector spinae muscle in unstable situations.
Increased variability in center of mass displacement indicates restructuring of postural stabilization strategies.

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Uncovers neuromuscular coordination in backward walking, indicating its relevance for understanding postural stability.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5b176318557b26c2039909 https://doi.org/10.1537/asj.251210

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