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    • Normal aging is associated with decreased walking speed and altered gait stability.
    • Understanding age-related gait changes is crucial for fall prevention and mobility maintenance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantitatively compare gait kinematic parameters between young adults (YA) and older adults (OA).
    • To investigate kinematic adaptations in older adults at a controlled walking speed.

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    • Gait angular kinematic parameters were analyzed in older adults (over 60) and young adults (20-30).
    • Motion capture using six VICON Bonita cameras at a standardized speed of 1.2 m/s.
    • Kinematic data were normalized and analyzed across different gait cycle phases using Polygon 4.1 software.

    Main Results:

    • Older adults demonstrated reduced pelvic obliquity and increased hip abduction.
    • Knee movements in the frontal plane were reduced during stance and swing phases in older adults.
    • Ankle range of motion, particularly plantar flexion, was reduced in older adults during toe-off and swing phases.

    Conclusions:

    • Kinematic modifications in older adults at controlled speeds contribute to an increased base of support.
    • These adaptations are key mechanisms for maintaining gait stability in aging individuals.