Mechanical work as a (key) determinant of energy cost in human locomotion: recent findings and future directions

New Findings What is the topic of this review? This narrative review explores past and recent findings on the mechanical determinants of energy cost during human locomotion, obtained by using a mechanical approach based on Konig's theorem (Fenn's approach).

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This narrative review extensively covers past and recent findings on the mechanical determinants of energy cost during human locomotion, utilizing a mechanical approach based on Konig's theorem (Fenn's approach).