Mobility disability is becoming prevalent in the obese older population (≥ 60 years of age).
We included a total of 13 cross‐sectional and 15 longitudinal studies based on actual …

Obesity is a health condition that, through a complex interaction of biopsychosocial and
environmental factors, is associated with mobility disability. The mobility disability …

Objective To assess the relationships between BMI and walking speed, balance control, sit‐
to‐stand performance (a measure of mass specific lower limb power), and endurance …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? This narrative review explores past and
recent findings on the mechanical determinants of energy cost during human locomotion …

It is known that obesity is associated with biomechanical alterations during locomotor tasks,
which is considered a potential risk factor for the development of musculoskeletal disorders …

BACKGROUND: Joint pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint of morbidly obese
patients that can result in gait abnormalities, perceived mobility limitations, and declining …

Foot arch structure contributes to lower-limb joint mechanics and gait in adults with obesity.
However, it is not well-known if excessive weight and arch height together affect gait …

OBJECTIVE To investigate whether a controlled physical training plan for overweight dogs
during a weight loss program would improve cardiorespiratory fitness and better preserve …

The article reviews the biomechanical factors that may cause overweight/obese children to
reduce their level of physical activity, while increasing their risk of overuse injuries and …

For the purpose of gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between external
training load and health in competitive alpine skiing, an accurate and precise estimation of …