Gait-Line Symmetry in Healthy Young People
Author Information
Author(s): Piotr Jeleń, Andrzej Wit, Krzysztof Dudziński, Lee Nolan
Primary Institution: Medical University of Warsaw
Hypothesis
What is considered a 'normal' or 'abnormal' gait-line pattern or level of asymmetry in healthy young individuals?
Conclusion
The study provides a reference database for gait-line asymmetry in young, healthy individuals, suggesting non-pathological limits of 12-16% asymmetry.
Supporting Evidence
- The study established that non-pathological gait falls within 12-16% asymmetry for gait-lines.
- Subjects with pathological gait exceeded the asymmetry limits during stance.
- The mean asymmetry coefficient was close to 0 for all analyzed points in the able-bodied group.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people walk and found that a little bit of difference in how each foot moves is normal, but too much difference might mean something is wrong.
Methodology
Vertical ground reaction force data were collected from 77 healthy young subjects using a Computer Dyno Graphy in-sole system during walking.
Limitations
The study only included healthy young individuals and did not assess intra-subject variability.
Participant Demographics
77 healthy young able-bodied subjects (52 women, 25 men) with a mean age of 22.4 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
± 1.96 SD
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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