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- Title
Lower Limb Extension Power is Associated With Slope Walking Joint Loading Mechanics in Older Adults.
- Authors
Thomsen, Peter B.; Aumeier, Jacob W.; Wilbur, Chelsey A.; Oro, Evan G.; Carlson, Hunter B.; Christensen, Jesse C.
- Abstract
Fall-related injuries are associated with muscle weakness and common during slope walking in older adults. However, no study has evaluated the relationship between muscle weakness, measured by maximal lower limb extension power, and older adults' ability to navigate slope walking for a better understanding of fall prevention. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between maximal lower limb extension power and joint mechanics during slope walking. Fifteen healthy older adults were tested. Lower limb extension power was measured using the Leg Extension Power Rig. Kinematic and kinetic analysis was performed during level (0°), incline (10°), and decline (10°) slope walking. Greater maximal lower limb extension power was significantly (p <.050; Cohen's f2 > 0.35) associated with multiple kinetic and kinematic joint mechanic variables across stance phase of the gait cycle during level, incline, and decline walking. These findings will allow clinicians to better educate patients and develop interventions focused on fall prevention and improving functional mobility in older adults.
- Subjects
LEG physiology; JOINT physiology; RANGE of motion of joints; GERIATRIC assessment; DYNAMICS; WALKING; MUSCLE strength; ACCIDENTAL falls; PHYSICAL mobility; BIOMECHANICS; KINEMATICS
- Publication
Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2022, Vol 38, Issue 3, p164
- ISSN
1065-8483
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jab.2021-0342