Influences of cognitive load on center of pressure trajectory of young male adults with excess weight during gait initiation.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Falls and fall-related injuries in young male adults with excess weight are closely related to an increased cognitive load. Previous research mainly focuses on analyzing the postural control status of these populations performing cognitive tasks while stabilized walking progress but overlooked a specific period of walking known as gait initiation (GI). It is yet unknown the influences of cognitive load on this population's postural control status during GI. Objective: This study aimed to determine the influences of cognitive load on the center of pressure (CoP) trajectory of young male adults with excess weight during GI. Design: A controlled laboratory study. Methods: Thirty-six male undergraduate students were recruited and divided into normal-we

SUBMITTER: Kong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796550 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature