Gait characteristics as a function of age and gender

摘要: Abstract Sixty male and fifty-eight female subjects ranging in age from 20 to 79 years performed walking at a controlled pace barefoot, wearing standard shoes, their personal shoes. Additionally these the shoe freely selected speed. Selected kinematic variables for knee ankle joint complexes ground reaction forces were measured three dimensions determine differences with respect gender. comparison of path motion during contact active range fixture made. A multivariate analysis revealed number kinetic which significantly different although absolute generally small. The high correlation abduction adduction plantarflexion dorsiflexion. It is speculated that changes gait pattern increasing are associated decreasing muscle strength need increased stability locomotion age. between decrease age, assumed influence both motion.