Abstract
Background Differences in dynamic foot function between young and older adults have been reported [1], however foot kinematics during walking remain largely unquantified. Our understanding of foot kinematics during walking is largely based on single-segment foot models, which limits the inferences that can be made about foot motion. This study aimed to determine if differences in foot kinematics existed between young and older adults during walking using a multi-segment foot model [2].
Highlights
Differences in dynamic foot function between young and older adults have been reported [1], foot kinematics during walking remain largely unquantified
Five walking trials were obtained for both groups at a self-selected speed with an additional five trials from the young adults at a slow speed
Variables of interest were the joint angles between the calcaneusshank, midfoot-calcaneus, metatarsus-midfoot and halluxmetatarsus at initial contact, end of loading response and toe-off and the joint range of motion (ROM)
Summary
Differences in dynamic foot function between young and older adults have been reported [1], foot kinematics during walking remain largely unquantified. Our understanding of foot kinematics during walking is largely based on single-segment foot models, which limits the inferences that can be made about foot motion. This study aimed to determine if differences in foot kinematics existed between young and older adults during walking using a multi-segment foot model [2]
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