@article{ref1,
title="Obstacle-crossing task-related usual gait patterns of older adults differentiating falls and gait ability",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2020",
author="Ko, Seung-Uk and Jerome, Gerald J. and Simonsick, Eleanor M. and Ferrucci, Luigi",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Obstacle crossing, such as stepping over a curb, exerts additional demands on balance control, and therefore the study of usual-pace gait patterns associated with obstacle-crossing performance may provide additional insight into understanding falls and deterioration of gait in older adults. Participants included 432 adults aged 60-96 years (218 women). Participants who failed the obstacle-crossing task (n = 181) walked slower with smaller knee range of motion than participants who successfully completed the obstacle-crossing task (all ps <.001). Participants who failed the obstacle crossing reported a greater likelihood of falling in the previous year, more balance problems, lower walking ability, and needed longer time to complete 5 chair stands than those who passed the task (all ps <.05). Obstacle-crossing task may identify gait patterns in older adults who appear functionally intact, but who are nonetheless at risk of fall and balance problems.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2019-0227",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2019-0227"
}