Work

Effects of obesity class on flat ground walking and obstacle negotiation.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Although much is known about the impact of obesity on gait, not much is understood about how classes of obesity affect movement. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of weight classification on walking. METHODS: =20) participated. Gait parameters (velocity and percent of the gait cycle spent in swing and stance phases) were collected as participants walked on flat ground and crossed three obstacle heights. RESULTS: =.57). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest the need to encourage adults to decrease overweight/Class I obesity but that an equally important goal is to prevent an increase in BMI leading to Class II obesity.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Author: Simone V Gill

Institution: Boston University

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Award: Massive Weight Loss and Its Effects on Postural Stability and Fall Risks