Sequence of the Gaits - The Walk | Lena Wedenmark
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Lena Wedenmark covers the biomechanics of the walk, an extremely important gait. It consists of four-beats with each leg moving independently, and there is no moment of suspension. She discusses some of the issues she sees in the walk and gives tips on how to improve the gait.
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