Digital human models for gait analysis: Experimental validation of static force analysis tools under dynamic conditions

This work explores the use of an industry-oriented digital human modelling tool for the estimation of the musculoskeletal loads corresponding to a simulated human activity. The error in using a static analysis tool for measuring articulations loads under not-static conditions is assessed with reference to an accurate dynamic model and data from real experiments. Results show that, for slow movements; static analysis tools provide good approximation of the actual loads affecting human musculoskeletal system during walking.