Gait Analysis in Older Athletes
Author Information
Author(s): Leach Susan, Doerfler Deborah, Schilz Jodi, Vallejo Rose, Jordre Becca, Jones Beth Moody
Primary Institution: University of New Mexico
Hypothesis
Gait parameters would change with the addition of a dual task, with increased speed, and sport category.
Conclusion
Normative spatiotemporal gait parameters were established for older athletes in three walking conditions and differences identified.
Supporting Evidence
- A significant effect of walking condition on all spatiotemporal gait parameters was found.
- All gait parameters were significant from single to dual task, except for stride width coefficient of variation.
- Select gait parameters were significant when changing speed from usual to fast.
- Sport category demonstrated changes in select gait parameters.
Takeaway
This study looked at how older athletes walk under different conditions, like when they're distracted or walking faster, and found important differences.
Methodology
Participants included 335 athletes 50 years or older in a single center cross-sectional, quasi-experimental study using ProtoKinetics’ Zeno Walkway system.
Participant Demographics
Athletes aged 50 years or older.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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