ABSTRACT
Walking and running are the most common and widely available methods of physical activity in persons with and without visual impairments. Although locomotion (walking and running) is commonly performed with unconscious effort among sighted individuals, locomotion is an inherently complex task. As such, locomotion is the most widely studied aspect of human movement in biomechanics (a subdiscipline of kinesiology/exercise science). The purpose of this chapter is to detail the biomechanical assessments of locomotion in persons with and without visual impairments. Through this chapter, the reader will find explanations of various aspects of gait mechanics and biomechanical research regarding individuals with visual impairments.
