The effect of aging on gait parameters in able-bodied older subjects: a literature review
Background Gait disorders are common in the elderly populations, and their prevalence
increases with age. Abnormal gait has been associated with greater risk for adverse …
increases with age. Abnormal gait has been associated with greater risk for adverse …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of gait mechanics in young and older adults
Background Age-related gait changes may play a critical role in functional limitations of
older adults. Despite sizable interest in determining how age alters walking mechanics …
older adults. Despite sizable interest in determining how age alters walking mechanics …
Feasibility of a novel exercise prehabilitation programme in patients scheduled for elective colorectal surgery: a feasibility randomised controlled trial
MJ Northgraves, L Arunachalam, LA Madden… - Supportive care in …, 2020 - Springer
Background and objectives To investigate the feasibility of delivering a functional exercise-
based prehabilitation intervention and its effects on postoperative length of hospital stay …
based prehabilitation intervention and its effects on postoperative length of hospital stay …
Music reduces pain and increases functional mobility in fibromyalgia
The pain in Fibromyalgia (FM) is difficult to treat and functional mobility seems to be an
important comorbidity in these patients that could evolve into a disability. In this study we …
important comorbidity in these patients that could evolve into a disability. In this study we …
The effect of interventions anticipated to improve plantar intrinsic foot muscle strength on fall-related dynamic function in adults: a systematic review
L Willemse, EJM Wouters, HM Bronts… - Journal of foot and ankle …, 2022 - Springer
Background The plantar intrinsic foot muscles (PIFMs) have a role in dynamic functions,
such as balance and propulsion, which are vital to walking. These muscles atrophy in older …
such as balance and propulsion, which are vital to walking. These muscles atrophy in older …
Association between somatosensory, visual and vestibular contributions to postural control, reactive balance capacity and healthy ageing in older women
We investigated the biological systems involved in maintaining equilibrium during unstable
and perturbed conditions in 39 healthy older women and estimated the annual difference in …
and perturbed conditions in 39 healthy older women and estimated the annual difference in …
Differences in foot kinematics between young and older adults during walking
Our understanding of age-related changes to foot function during walking has mainly been
based on plantar pressure measurements, with little information on differences in foot …
based on plantar pressure measurements, with little information on differences in foot …
A high omega-3 fatty acid multinutrient supplement benefits cognition and mobility in older women: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
Background. Mobility is a key determinant of frailty in older persons, and a variety of dietary
factors, such as the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are positively …
factors, such as the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are positively …
From normal to fast walking: impact of cadence and stride length on lower extremity joint moments
This study aimed to clarify the influence of various speeding strategies (ie adjustments of
cadence and stride length) on external joint moments. This study investigated the gait of 52 …
cadence and stride length) on external joint moments. This study investigated the gait of 52 …
Faster walking speeds require greater activity from the primary motor cortex in older adults compared to younger adults
Gait speed declines with age and slower walking speeds are associated with poor health
outcomes. Understanding why we do not walk faster as we age, despite being able to, has …
outcomes. Understanding why we do not walk faster as we age, despite being able to, has …