Effects of Obesity on Symmetry and Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Adolescent Gait

Janet S. Dufek; John A. Mercer; Rayland L. Currie; Philana-Lee Gouws; Lori L. Candela; Antonio P. Gutierrez de Blume; LeAnn G. Putney

Effects of Obesity on Symmetry and Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Adolescent Gait

Janet S. Dufek, John A. Mercer, Rayland L. Currie, Philana-Lee Gouws, Lori L. Candela, Antonio P. Gutierrez de Blume, LeAnn G. Putney

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Child obesity is becoming all too prevalent as society becomes more sedentary. The percentage of overweight children 12-19 yrs old in the U.S. has increased over 11% since 1980, with the current level reported at 16.1% [1]. In adults, gait characteristics have been shown to vary with increasing adiposity, most notably a slower preferred walking speed, longer stance and double support phases, and greater base of support [2-4]. It is not known if obesity leads to similar locomotor outcomes for adolescents. In addition, the question of symmetry has been raised relative to limb dominance observed in obese children [5]. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of obesity on bilateral symmetry and spatio-temporal characteristics of adolescent walking.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Aug 2011
Event	Paper presented at the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting - Duration: Aug 1 2011 → …

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Conference	Paper presented at the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting
Period	08/1/11 → …

Keywords

Adolescence
Childhood obesity
Gait

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Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Social Inquiry
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Educational Methods

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Effects of Obesity on Symmetry and Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Adolescent Gait

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