Alterations in over-ground walking patterns in obese and overweight adults.

ABSTRACT: Obesity has been associated with negative effects on postural control, including falls. Previous studies revealed different outcomes regarding the effects of obesity on gait features, and the use of BMI may lead to bias in assessing the true effects of obesity on gait. To better understand the effects of obesity on gait, it is important to examine gait features and associated body composition measures. The purpose of this study was: (1) to assess gait features of normal weight, overweight and obese adults, and (2) to assess the relationship between body composition measures and gait features. Thirty participants were assigned to one of three groups based upon their BMI at the onset of the study: healthy weight (BMI: 18.5-24.9kg/m²), overweight (BMI: 25-29.9kg/m²), or

SUBMITTER: Meng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510244 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature