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Thomas Buckley1, Chris Pitsikoulis, Ernest Barthelemy

  • 1Department of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, USA.

Journal of Biomechanics
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Healthy older adults exhibit impaired sit-to-walk (STW) performance, generating less momentum and delaying gait initiation. This conservative movement strategy in elderly individuals limits threats to postural stability during this common transitional task.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Gerontology
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • Sit-to-walk (STW) is a fundamental functional task essential for daily living.
  • Aging is associated with declines in postural control, increasing fall risk during transitional movements.
  • Understanding biomechanical differences in STW between young and older adults is crucial for fall prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To biomechanically investigate and compare the sit-to-walk movement task in healthy young and elderly individuals.
  • To identify age-related differences in postural control strategies during STW.
  • To elucidate the factors contributing to increased fall risk in older adults during transitional tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Biomechanical analysis of the sit-to-walk task.

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  • Utilized motion analysis systems and dual force plates.
  • Compared performance metrics between 12 healthy young and 12 healthy elderly adults.

    • Main Results:

    • Older adults generated significantly less momentum before rising (p=0.011).
    • Elderly participants showed delayed gait initiation (p<0.001) and delayed upright posture attainment (p=0.036).
    • Young adults demonstrated greater step length (p<0.001), step velocity (p<0.001), and center of pressure-center of mass separation tolerance (p=0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • Healthy older adults exhibit impaired biomechanical performance during the sit-to-walk task compared to young adults.
    • Older adults adopt a more conservative movement strategy during STW, prioritizing stability over dynamic performance.
    • These findings highlight age-related changes in postural control and motor planning during functional transitions, relevant for fall prevention strategies.