Roland Rössler, Jonathan Wagner, Raphael Knaier, Nikki Rommers, Reto W Kressig, Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss, Timo Hinrichs
BACKGROUND: Gait changes with aging have been investigated, but few studies have examined a wide range of gait parameters across the adult lifespan. This study aimed to investigate gait differences across age groups stratified by sex. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 629 healthy, normal-weight (i.e., BMI < 30 kg/m2 ) participants from Switzerland of the COmPLETE cohort study, aged 20 to over 90 years. Gait metrics were assessed using an inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based gait analysis system, including speed, cycle duration variability, asymmetry, stride length, cycle duration, cadence, double support, stance (time foot is on the ground during a gait cycle), swing (time foot is in the air during a gait cycle), loading (early part of the stance phase), foot-flat (mid-stance phase when foot is flat), and pushing (late stance phase leading to toe-off) phases...
January 17, 2024: Gait & Posture