Does standing tiptoes reduce the absortion of virabtions?

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In summary, the vertical vibrations were reduced by standing on tiptoes, but the horizontal vibrations were not. However, the physical standpoint - the vibrations only occur on the shoe sole and the hand - means that the head was not much influenced by the vibrations.
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Imagine someone stands in bus while it is driving. The road has usually several unsteady parts, where impacts on the bus occur. Those impacts result in minor movements and vibrations of the bus and of the passenger. Does it actually bring anything to sand tiptoes to reduce the absorbed impacts? The question is related to the effects on the brain.
 
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It's well known that human legs (including the feet) can act as springs. A lot of research has been done on this subject by people trying to make better artificial legs and feet. Google legs as springs..

https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=human+legs+as+springs

It seem quite reasonable to assume that lifting your heels off the ground effectively allows your feet and tendons to act as springs. You then have a spring between the bus and the major part of your body mass. That may or may not reduce the vibration transmitted to your head (it depends on the frequency of the vibration. Perhaps look up resonance).
 
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i think the vertical vibrations were definatly reduced by lifting the heels. the horizontal vibrations rather not. But from the physical standpoint - the vibrations only occur on the shoe sole and the hand. how much of that is actually transferred to the head? I think hand and legs are quite flexible, so they would absorb most of the vibrations.
 
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Low frequency vibrations, like bumps in the road, can easily be compensated for by standing on your toes or bending your knees. Higher frequency vibrations might propagate through your body, but they are hardly worth considering and pose no health risk. Consider that people can use a jackhammer for years or decades and the typical injuries are vibration related injuries to the hands, not to the brain, and these vibrations are far higher in both duration and amplitude than anything you experience riding a bus.
 
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i think the vertical vibrations were definatly reduced by lifting the heels. the horizontal vibrations rather not. But from the physical standpoint - the vibrations only occur on the shoe sole and the hand. how much of that is actually transferred to the head? I think hand and legs are quite flexible, so they would absorb most of the vibrations.
Springs alone do not do a good job of cushioning. You also need friction to dissipate energy. Motor cars would leap off the road if it were not for the hydraulic dampers. Your muscles can provide an effective degree of 'active damping' when you stand up on a bus. This must be one reason why you tire after a short time on tip toes to make the ride more comfy.
 
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Low frequency vibrations, like bumps in the road, can easily be compensated for by standing on your toes or bending your knees. Higher frequency vibrations might propagate through your body, but they are hardly worth considering and pose no health risk. Consider that people can use a jackhammer for years or decades and the typical injuries are vibration related injuries to the hands, not to the brain, and these vibrations are far higher in both duration and amplitude than anything you experience riding a bus.

I did both, standing on tiptoes and bending the knees(at least a bit). You have to know, i didn't mention all here. I suffered mTBI 3 months ago. There was this rough bus ride on tuesday, which obviously had a negative effect on my injury(I feel much worse). I tried everything to absorb as less as possible of these shakes/vibrations. Obvously I did quite the best, if i look at your answer. The problem was maybe that the bus shaked constantly for a few seconds, because a certain part of the road was in such a bad condtion.

What are high frequency vibrations, can they be created in a bus ride?

Springs alone do not do a good job of cushioning. You also need friction to dissipate energy. Motor cars would leap off the road if it were not for the hydraulic dampers. Your muscles can provide an effective degree of 'active damping' when you stand up on a bus. This must be one reason why you tire after a short time on tip toes to make the ride more comfy.

Sophie, if i understand you right, you also think that the head was not much influenced by these vibrations?

The problem is I didn't see my head shaking and didn't feel it shaking. So the only way to figure this out is to regard the physical standpoint. Asking a doctor about this incident is completely useless(I tried it)

i found this very interesting article about excactly my question. it shows that standing on tiptoes eleminates the vertical vibrations very well, but not the horizontal vibrations(if i read it right). Subject 4 is the one standing on tiptoes.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDkQFjAC&url=http://www.inacomm2013.ammindia.org/Papers/044-inacomm2013_submission_332.pdf&ei=IyzzVLbjA9H3aoL3gvAB&usg=AFQjCNFqc4AGphagaoNnTzEsTVjyZ3ruVQ
 
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Paget, I'm afraid that I'm going to have to close this thread. You have a brain injury and we cannot offer help due to liability. It's simply too risky since any advice given could potentially harm you or keep you from seeking medical help that would potentially help you. I would talk to your doctor if your bus ride causes you to feel worse than normal. There are potentially dozens of legitimate medical reasons why this could happen.
 

1. Does standing on tiptoes actually reduce the absorption of vibrations?

Yes, standing on tiptoes can reduce the absorption of vibrations because it increases the distance between your feet and the ground, decreasing the amount of contact you have with the surface.

2. How does standing on tiptoes affect the absorption of vibrations in the body?

Standing on tiptoes can reduce the absorption of vibrations in the body because it engages the muscles in your legs and feet, creating a more stable base to absorb and disperse the vibrations.

3. Is there any scientific evidence to support the claim that standing on tiptoes reduces the absorption of vibrations?

Yes, there have been studies that show standing on tiptoes can reduce the absorption of vibrations. One study published in the Journal of Biomechanics found that standing on tiptoes reduced the impact on the body by 10-15% compared to standing flat-footed.

4. Is standing on tiptoes a reliable method for reducing the absorption of vibrations?

Standing on tiptoes can be a reliable method for reducing the absorption of vibrations, but it may not be effective in all situations. It may be more effective on softer surfaces, such as grass or sand, rather than concrete or pavement.

5. Are there any potential risks or drawbacks to standing on tiptoes to reduce the absorption of vibrations?

There may be some potential risks or drawbacks to standing on tiptoes, such as an increased risk of ankle or foot injuries, especially if done on a hard surface. It may also not be a practical or sustainable solution for reducing vibrations in all situations.

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