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  • Biomechanics
  • Gerontology
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Understanding age-related changes in gait is crucial for mobility and fall prevention.
  • Physically active older adults may maintain different gait characteristics than their sedentary counterparts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare gait parameters between young adults and physically active older adults.
  • To investigate the relationship between age and specific gait metrics.

Main Methods:

  • A transversal case-control study involving 81 participants (young adults aged 18-45, active older adults aged 60+).
  • Gait analysis using the PodoSmart Insole system to collect spatiotemporal and kinematic data.
  • Statistical analysis included t-tests for group comparisons and Pearson's correlation for age-related trends.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in stride length, cadence, contact time, swing time, and support phase duration between the two age groups.
  • Age showed moderate to strong negative correlations with cadence, contact time, swing time, and support phase duration, indicating poorer parameters with increased age.
  • Sex differences in gait variables were noted within each age group.

Conclusions:

  • Young adults and active older adults display discernible differences in gait parameters.
  • While gait changes with age, the physical activity levels of older adults may influence these patterns, warranting further investigation.