Alterations in gait speed and age do not fully explain the changes in gait mechanics associated with healthy older women

Highlights ► Regression statistics assessed the variance in gait attributable to speed and age. ► Annual losses of 1.2%/year in natural gait speed were predicted by age in older women. ► Yearly declines in foot clearance may contribute to the rising fall risk with age. ► A proximal shift in mechanic...

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Published in:	Gait & posture Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 586 - 592
Main Authors:	Alcock, L, Vanicek, N, O’Brien, T.D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier B.V 01-04-2013
Subjects:	Accidental Falls Adaptation, Physiological - physiology Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging - physiology Ankle Joint Ankles Biomechanical Phenomena Female Gait - physiology Gait mechanics Healthy ageing Humans Middle Aged Orthopedics Range of Motion, Articular - physiology Regression Analysis Speed Speed Gait mechanics Healthy ageing
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Summary:	Highlights ► Regression statistics assessed the variance in gait attributable to speed and age. ► Annual losses of 1.2%/year in natural gait speed were predicted by age in older women. ► Yearly declines in foot clearance may contribute to the rising fall risk with age. ► A proximal shift in mechanical demands from the ankle to hip was observed pre-swing. ► Exercise interventions for older women should improve/retain hip and ankle function.
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ISSN:	0966-6362 1879-2219
DOI:	10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.09.023