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Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes
Abstract
Aim: Gait is a complex neuromuscular process that provides valuable insight into an individual's health status and functional capacity. The parameters of gait can be influenced by a number of factors, including gender, age, height, weight and the level of physical activity. An understanding of the influence of gender on gait has significant implications for the prevention and treatment of various musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of gender on gait parameters in a cohort of healthy adults.
Method: The study was conducted on a total of 64 healthy adult subjects, comprising 32 female and 32 male volunteers, with an age range of 18 to 45 years. Gait analysis was conducted utilising the TecnoBody Walker View device. The participants were instructed to walk for five minutes at a speed of 4.0 km/h with the device. The gait analysis encompassed the assessment of several biomechanical parameters, including trunk flexion range of motion, hip flexion range of motion, knee flexion range of motion, stride length, cadence, and step contact time. The findings obtained from both genders were compared.
Results: No statistically significant difference was observed between the sexes with regard to the gait parameters (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings show that gender has no significant effect on gait parameters such as step length, cadence, step duration and joint range of motion in healthy adults. Future studies conducted on larger sample groups will shed light on whether there are differences in gait parameters between genders.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
December 30, 2024
Publication Date
December 30, 2024
Submission Date
October 31, 2024
Acceptance Date
November 27, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Number: 24
APA
Konakoğlu, G., Açar, G., & Üzümcü, B. (2024). Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, 24, 1065-1072. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1576948
AMA
1.Konakoğlu G, Açar G, Üzümcü B. Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes. IGUSABDER. 2024;(24):1065-1072. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1576948
Chicago
Konakoğlu, Gülşah, Görkem Açar, and Berkay Üzümcü. 2024. “Investigation of Gait Parameters Between Sexes”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, nos. 24: 1065-72. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1576948.
EndNote
Konakoğlu G, Açar G, Üzümcü B (December 1, 2024) Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences 24 1065–1072.
IEEE
[1]G. Konakoğlu, G. Açar, and B. Üzümcü, “Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes”, IGUSABDER, no. 24, pp. 1065–1072, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.38079/igusabder.1576948.
ISNAD
Konakoğlu, Gülşah - Açar, Görkem - Üzümcü, Berkay. “Investigation of Gait Parameters Between Sexes”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences. 24 (December 1, 2024): 1065-1072. https://doi.org/10.38079/igusabder.1576948.
JAMA
1.Konakoğlu G, Açar G, Üzümcü B. Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes. IGUSABDER. 2024;:1065–1072.
MLA
Konakoğlu, Gülşah, et al. “Investigation of Gait Parameters Between Sexes”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences, no. 24, Dec. 2024, pp. 1065-72, doi:10.38079/igusabder.1576948.
Vancouver
1.Gülşah Konakoğlu, Görkem Açar, Berkay Üzümcü. Investigation of Gait Parameters between Sexes. IGUSABDER. 2024 Dec. 1;(24):1065-72. doi:10.38079/igusabder.1576948