Title of Work

Gait Range of Motion in Older Adults after a Six-week Walking Intervention with Gait Trainers

Document Type

Article

Publication/Presentation Date

8-2021

Journal Title

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume

53

Issue

8S

First Page

136

DOI

10.1249/01.mss.0000760716.35291.ec

Abstract

Age-related balance deficits may lead to gait decline and falls. Falls in older adults can have severe mental and physical impacts on the individual and cost the medical system billions of dollars each year. The use of gait training devices (GTDs) may help correct abnormalities in trunk, lumbopelvic, and arm swing range of motion (ROM) during walking. This may increase stability, efficiency, and gait speed. Two GTDs are walking poles and a novel four-wheeled gait trainer with a spring-loaded, pivoting frame.

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https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2021/08001/Gait_Range_Of_Motion_In_Older_Adults_After_A.426.aspx

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