For older persons walking is a basic activity of daily life which characterizes the person's
functional mobility. Therefore, the improvement of walking performance is a major clinical …

Background Up to now there have only been marginal data in the elderly in need of care
regarding spatiotemporal gait parameters during single (ST) and dual tasking (DT). Aim The …

Background With increases in life expectancy, it is important to understand the influence of
aging on gait, given that this activity is related to the independence of older adults and may …

Walking is one of the most common of all human movements. It exists to transport the body
safely and efficiently across ground level, uphill or downhill. Walking is learned during the …

Quantifying spatio-temporal gait parameters in stationary and ambulatory geriatric settings
may aid the early identification of potential fallers, as well as the documentation of illness …

Background Mobility is one major component of healthy ageing of older persons. It includes
gait speed, nowadays valued as the sixth vital sign of ageing. Quantitative gait analysis can …

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 …

Introduction Diminished mobility often accompanies dementia and has a great impact on
independence and quality of life. New treatment strategies for dementia are emerging, but …

Falls during walking are a major health issue in the elderly population. Older individuals are
usually more cautious, walk more slowly, take shorter steps, and exhibit increased step-to …

Background In this epidemiological study we described the characteristics of spatio-
temporal gait parameters among a representative, population-based sample of 890 …