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Step Length Reductions in Advanced Age: The Role of Ankle and Hip Kinetics
The Journals of Gerontology Series A · 1996 · Vol. 51A(6) · pp. M303–M312
J. O. JudgeRoy✉(UConn Health)Bárbara Davis(Connecticut Children's Medical Center)Sylvia Õunpuu(Connecticut Children's Medical Center)
Abstract
Older subjects had lower ankle plantarflexor power during the late stance phase of gait and appeared to compensate for reductions in plantarflexor power by increasing hip flexor power. Appropriate training of ankle plantarflexor muscles may be important in maintaining step length in advanced age.
Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionMuscle activation and electromyography studiesAnkleGaitMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapySurgery
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgingAnkleGaitHumansKineticsKneePostureWalking
Funding
- National Institutes of Health
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583
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2.02
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37
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