Healthy septuagenarians with no gait impairment have an elevated cost of walking which is not explained by an elevation in whole body mechanical work. Increased antagonist muscle co-activation (possibly an adaptation to ensure adequate joint stability) may offer partial explanation of the elevated cost of walking.

The lower economy and efficiency of walking in older adults

ARDIGO', Luca Paolo;
2004-01-01

Abstract

Healthy septuagenarians with no gait impairment have an elevated cost of walking which is not explained by an elevation in whole body mechanical work. Increased antagonist muscle co-activation (possibly an adaptation to ensure adequate joint stability) may offer partial explanation of the elevated cost of walking.
2004
economy; efficiency; walking; older adults
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