Comparison ofgender,age, andbodymassindex forspatiotemporalparameters ofbilateralgaitpattern.

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: Females were found withhighermean score of total double support and cadence than males. Cadence also increases with age. Obese people showed lower gait speed, cadence, andtotaldouble support.No statistically significant differences were found in any bilateral foot gait parameters with respect to gender, age, and body mass index. Conclusion:The findings of the study 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.