Backward walking measures are sensitive to age-related changes in mobility and balance

Highlights ► Gait measures in backward and forward walking were equal in young and middle-aged. ► Backward walking declined significantly in the elderly group. ► Backward walk velocity and stride length were closely associated with age. ► All elderly fallers walked backward at a speed less than .6 m...

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Published in:	Gait & posture Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 593 - 597
Main Authors:	Fritz, N.E, Worstell, A.M, Kloos, A.D, Siles, A.B, White, S.E, Kegelmeyer, D.A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier B.V 01-04-2013
Subjects:	Accidental Falls Adult Adults Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging Aging - physiology Backward walking Biomechanical Phenomena Case-Control Studies Female Gait Gait - physiology Geriatric Assessment - methods Humans Male Middle Aged Mobility Limitation Orthopedics Postural Balance Sensitivity and Specificity Young Adult Aging Backward walking Gait Accidental falls
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Summary:	Highlights ► Gait measures in backward and forward walking were equal in young and middle-aged. ► Backward walking declined significantly in the elderly group. ► Backward walk velocity and stride length were closely associated with age. ► All elderly fallers walked backward at a speed less than .6 m/s. ► Backward walking should be assessed as part of the standard mobility evaluation.
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ISSN:	0966-6362 1879-2219
DOI:	10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.09.022