The Effect of Walking with Variable Steps on Energy Costs
The Metabolic Cost of Walking with Variable Step Lengths
As humans, we have evolved to walk over many centuries. Now, walking has become a critical part of our lives and a main form of transportation. This research focused on gait variability and the metabolic cost of transport as it is important to understand the energetic costs associated with variability in walking. This research is important because gait variability, in particular step length variability, is prevalent in many clinical and aging populations and can be a predictor of motor and cognitive decline. Recently, great clinical importance has been placed on the quantification of gait parameters as an indicator of the health of an individual. This research will allow for a greater understanding of the challenges these individuals face on a daily basis.
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