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This document summarizes a study that examined the dynamic walking stability of elderly people with different body mass indexes (BMIs). The study found that with increasing BMI, peak center of mass velocity and acceleration during walking decreased. Obese elderly people had a more anterior center of mass at toe-off compared to normal weight elderly. Dynamic stability parameters indicated that obesity may worsen balance abilities in elderly people, especially affecting peak center of mass velocity and region

Author

Dries Van Thielen

Language

EN