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Background : Many factors affect foot and ankle biomechanics during walking, including gait speed and anthropometric characteristics. This study examined the effect of walking speed on lower limb joint motion during the walking. Method : Thirty two normal healthy subjects (16 men, 16 women) were recruited. Maximal dorsiflexion and excursion were measured at the and lower limbs joints during walking phase at three different cadences (80, 100, and 120 step/min), using a three-dimensional motion analysis system (smart bs-500). Result : The results show that walking speed should be considered when comparing gait parameters. As the walking speed increases, the lower limb joint angle increases(p<0.05). Conclusion : The results also suggest that slow walking speeds may decrease forefoot peak plantar pressure in patients with restricted low extremity range of motion who have a high risk of skin breakdown under the forefoot.