Abstract
Background:Studies on thegaitsparameters have been identified on the patient population. Most researchers confirm thatthe patientswalk differently than normal people and they may have agreaterriskoffalls. Consistent finding and description of gender, age, and body mass index differences in gait studiesisrare in healthy subjects. This research wasperformedto compare spatiotemporal parameters of gait between gender, as per their age and body mass index level. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conductedwithforty-five young adults (F=20, M=25). Stadiometer andPhysilog4 inertial sensors were used for data collection.Agait analyzer 5.2 software (GaitUp, S.A. Lausanne, Switzerland) was used to determine spatiotemporal parameters. Results:No statistically significant differences were found in any bilateral foot gait parameters with respect to gender, age, and body mass index. Females were found withhighertotal double support and cadence than males. Cadence also increases with age. Obese people showed lower gait speed, cadence, andtotaldouble support. Conclusion:These findings may be beneficial to those who haveabnormalgait pattern due to age, body mass index differences, decreased muscle strength, spasticity, and joint mobility. Thisimportant information should be considered to rehabilitate patients with abnormal gait patterns tocontrollingdynamic balance and risk of falling.
Highlights
Spatiotemporal is the primary measurement in gait analysis
When considering the mean scores, the participants belonging to the 18-25 age category showed higher gait speed, gait cycle, foot speed, stride length, and total double support than participants belonging to the 30-38 age category
The results showed that there were no significant differences found among any gait parameters in left and right foot for either age category
Summary
Spatiotemporal is the primary measurement in gait analysis. There is a common perception that males walk differently from females. Consistent finding and description of gender, age, and body mass index differences in gait studies is rare in healthy subjects. This research was performed to compare spatiotemporal parameters of gait between gender, as per their age and body mass index level. Results: No statistically significant differences were found in any bilateral foot gait parameters with respect to gender, age, and body mass index. Conclusion: These findings may be beneficial to those who have abnormal gait pattern due to age, body mass index differences, decreased muscle strength, spasticity, and joint mobility. This important information should be considered to rehabilitate patients with abnormal gait patterns to controlling dynamic balance and risk of falling
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