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| David M WertSummaryAffiliation: University of Pittsburgh Country: USA Publications
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Gait biomechanics, spatial and temporal characteristics, and the energy cost of walking in older adults with impaired mobilityDavid M Wert
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
Phys Ther 90:977-85. 2010..Abnormalities of gait and changes in posture during walking are more common in older adults than in young adults and may contribute to an increase in the energy expended for walking...
Challenging gait conditions predict 1-year decline in gait speed in older adults with apparently normal gaitJennifer S Brach
J S Brach, PT, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA
Phys Ther 91:1857-64. 2011..0 m/s). Design This was a prospective cohort study...
Association of body mass index with self-report and performance-based measures of balance and mobilityAndrea L Hergenroeder
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
Phys Ther 91:1223-34. 2011..Little is known about the impact of body mass index (BMI) on self-report and performance-based balance and mobility measures in older adults...
Characteristics of walking, activity, fear of falling, and falls in community-dwelling older adults by residenceDavid M Wert
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
J Geriatr Phys Ther 33:41-5. 2010..Walking, physical activity, fear of falling, and fall history may differ on the basis of residence...
