Relationship of gait complexity to subsequent knee buckling and falls: the most study

Abstract

Purpose: Stable gait relies on the flexibility and adaptability of the neuromuscular control system. A loss of physiological complexity is a characteristic of pathological conditions as well as decreased ability with senescence to adapt to daily stressors. Knee OA is often accompanied by compensatory gait patterns, such as repetition of a specific motion pattern indicating a loss of gait complexity and reduced adaptability. Prior studies show that reduced gait complexity is associated with falls in frail elders and people with neurodegenerative diseases, as well as with worsening physical function in persons with, or at increased risk for, knee OA.