Obesity and mobility disability in the older adult
HK Vincent, KR Vincent, KM Lamb - Obesity reviews, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
We included a total of 13 cross‐sectional and 15 longitudinal studies based on actual …
Obesity, functional mobility and quality of life
Obesity is a health condition that, through a complex interaction of biopsychosocial and
environmental factors, is associated with mobility disability. The mobility disability …
environmental factors, is associated with mobility disability. The mobility disability …
Effects of obesity on functional capacity
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 …
to‐stand performance (a measure of mass specific lower limb power), and endurance …
Mechanical work as a (key) determinant of energy cost in human locomotion: recent findings and future directions
LA Peyré‐Tartaruga, AH Dewolf… - Experimental …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
recent findings on the mechanical determinants of energy cost during human locomotion …
A systematic review on biomechanical characteristics of walking in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity: Possible implications for the development of …
P Molina‐Garcia, JH Migueles… - Obesity …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
which is considered a potential risk factor for the development of musculoskeletal disorders …
Rapid changes in gait, musculoskeletal pain, and quality of life after bariatric surgery
HK Vincent, K Ben-David, BP Conrad, KM Lamb… - Surgery for Obesity and …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Joint pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint of morbidly obese
patients that can result in gait abnormalities, perceived mobility limitations, and declining …
patients that can result in gait abnormalities, perceived mobility limitations, and declining …
Effects of obesity and foot arch height on gait mechanics: A cross-sectional study
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 …
However, it is not well-known if excessive weight and arch height together affect gait …
Integration of a physical training program in a weight loss plan for overweight pet dogs
AD Vitger, BM Stallknecht, DH Nielsen… - Journal of the …, 2016 - Am Vet Med Assoc
OBJECTIVE To investigate whether a controlled physical training plan for overweight dogs
during a weight loss program would improve cardiorespiratory fitness and better preserve …
during a weight loss program would improve cardiorespiratory fitness and better preserve …
Gait pattern, impact to the skeleton and postural balance in overweight and obese children: a review
N Steinberg, D Nemet, M Pantanowitz, A Eliakim - Sports, 2018 - mdpi.com
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 …
reduce their level of physical activity, while increasing their risk of overuse injuries and …
An inertial sensor-based method for estimating the athlete's relative joint center positions and center of mass kinematics in alpine ski racing
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 …
training load and health in competitive alpine skiing, an accurate and precise estimation of …