Metabolic & biomechanic performance analysis of human gait at different water levels

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dc.contributor.advisorBravo Pérez, Ricardo J.
dc.contributor.advisorPacheco Crosetti, Gustavo E.
dc.contributor.authorMarco Class, Mariana Isabel
dc.contributor.authorBravo Pérez, Ricardo J.
dc.contributor.authorPacheco Crosetti, Gustavo E.
dc.date.accessioned2026-11-03T18:56:08Z
dc.date.issued2026-09-10
dc.descriptionFinal Research Poster for the Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students HSI STEM Grant
dc.description.abstractWalking is one of the most efficient forms of human locomotion; however, environmental conditions such as flooding alter normal gait mechanics by increasing drag forces, reducing stability, and requiring greater muscular effort. These biomechanical adaptations increase metabolic demand and reduce locomotor efficiency (Rupcich et al., 2023). Puerto Rico is highly exposed to hurricanes, floods, and tsunami hazards, making it an ideal location to investigate how water depth influences human movement (Puerto Rico Seismic Network, 2025). Understanding these physiological and biomechanical adaptations can improve emergency evacuation strategies and contribute to safer disaster response planning.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research project was supported by the HSI STEM Title III Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico “A Multifaceted Approach to Student Centered STEM Education” P031C210139
dc.identifier.citationMarco Class, M. I., Bravo Pérez, R., & Pacheco Crosetti, G. E. (2026). Metabolic & biomechanic performance analysis of human gait at different water levels [Research Poster]. Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students HSI STEM Grant, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12475/3443
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12475/3443
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico
dc.relation.ispartofArchivo Histórico de la Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
dc.relation.ispartofseriesUndergraduate Research Program and Outstanding Students HSI STEM Grant 2025-2026
dc.rights.holderPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Undergraduate Research Program and Outstanding Students
dc.rights.licenseAll rights reserved
dc.subject.lcshGait in humans
dc.subject.lcshHuman mechanics--Measurement
dc.subject.lcshFloods--Safety measures
dc.subject.lcshWalking--Physiological aspects
dc.subject.otherPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico--Undergraduates--Posters
dc.subject.otherPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico--Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students--Research
dc.titleMetabolic & biomechanic performance analysis of human gait at different water levels
dc.typePoster

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