Retracted: Mathematical‐based modeling and prediction of the effect of external stimuli on human gait

Abstract

Human gait is defined as human locomotion that is achieved through the movement of limbs. Different limb movement patterns result in different gait patterns. Different internal and external stimuli can affect the human gait. During the years, scientists have worked on the analysis of the effect of external stimuli on human gait, but no work has been reported yet that suggests a mathematical model for analysis of this effect by linking to the nervous system. Considering the diffusion of external stimuli to the nervous system on one side and fractality of human gait on another side, in this research, for the first time, we develop a model for prediction of human gait using fractional diffusion equation. Using this model, we will predict the effect of auditory stimuli on human gait. The model developed in this research is useful not only for analysis of the effect of auditory stimuli on human gait but can be used also for analysis of different types of stimuli on subjects with healthy conditions or having some types of diseases. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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