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 …
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 …
Quantity versus quality: age-related differences in muscle volume, intramuscular fat, and mechanical properties in the triceps surae
With aging comes reductions in the quality and size of skeletal muscle. These changes
influence the force-generating capacity of skeletal muscle and contribute to movement …
influence the force-generating capacity of skeletal muscle and contribute to movement …
The effect of treadmill and overground walking on preferred walking speed and gait kinematics in healthy, physically active older adults
D Malatesta, M Canepa… - European journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Preferred walking speed (PWS) represents a performance measure of mobility in
older individuals. PWS is usually assessed during overground (via a 2–40 m walkway) or …
older individuals. PWS is usually assessed during overground (via a 2–40 m walkway) or …
Age-related differences in lower limb muscle activation patterns and balance control strategies while walking over a compliant surface
Substantial evidence demonstrates that falls in older adults are leading causes of fatal and
non-fatal injuries and lead to negative impacts on the quality of life in the aging population …
non-fatal injuries and lead to negative impacts on the quality of life in the aging population …
Reduced Achilles tendon stiffness disrupts calf muscle neuromechanics in elderly gait
Older adults walk slower and with a higher metabolic energy expenditure than younger
adults. In this review, we explore the hypothesis that age-related declines in Achilles tendon …
adults. In this review, we explore the hypothesis that age-related declines in Achilles tendon …
Effects of functional electrical stimulation on gait characteristics in healthy individuals: a systematic review
Background: This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the
effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on gait characteristics in healthy individuals …
effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on gait characteristics in healthy individuals …
More push from your push-off: Joint-level modifications to modulate propulsive forces in old age
Introduction Compared to young adults, older adults walk with smaller propulsive forces and
a redistribution to more proximal leg muscles for power generation during push-off. Despite …
a redistribution to more proximal leg muscles for power generation during push-off. Despite …
Gearing up the human ankle-foot system to reduce energy cost of fast walking
SF Ray, KZ Takahashi - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
During locomotion, the human ankle-foot system dynamically alters its gearing, or leverage
of the ankle joint on the ground. Shifting ankle-foot gearing regulates speed of plantarflexor …
of the ankle joint on the ground. Shifting ankle-foot gearing regulates speed of plantarflexor …
Prefrontal cortical activity during preferred and fast walking in young and older adults: An fNIRS Study
Age-related changes may affect the performance during fast walking speed. Although,
several studies have been focused on the contribution of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during …
several studies have been focused on the contribution of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during …