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  • 1Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba.

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Supervised stretching programs effectively improve gait kinematics in older adults by increasing step length and velocity. This intervention can reverse age-related gait changes, making parameters similar to those of younger adults.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Aging leads to physical changes impacting daily task performance.
  • Stretching may improve hip range of motion and gait performance.
  • Hip flexion contracture is a common age-related mobility issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if a supervised stretching program alters lower limb range of motion and gait kinematics in older adults.
  • To assess the impact of a 4-week stretching intervention on gait parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty healthy older women (mean age 65.9 years) participated.
  • Participants were divided into an experimental (stretching) and a control group.
  • Gait performance was measured before and after the 4-week intervention.

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Main Results:

  • The stretching group exhibited increased step length and velocity.
  • Reduced double support time was observed in the experimental group.
  • Greater anterior/lateral pelvis tilt and rotation occurred post-stretching (p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • A supervised stretching program effectively modifies gait variables in older adults.
  • Stretching can lead to gait parameters comparable to those of young healthy adults.
  • Stretching is a viable method to enhance range of motion and counteract age-related gait decline.