Gait and Function in Class III Obesity
Joint Authors
Ling, Catherine
Kelechi, Teresa
Brotherton, Sandra
Smith, Sheila
Mueller, Martina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Walking, more specifically gait, is an essential component of daily living.
Walking is a very different activity for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more (Class III obesity) compared with those who are overweight or obese with a BMI between 26–35.
Yet all obesity weight classes receive the same physical activity guidelines and recommendations.
This observational study examined the components of function and disability in a group with Class III obesity and a group that is overweight or has Class I obesity.
Significant differences were found between the groups in the areas of gait, body size, health condition, and activity capacity and participation.
The Timed Up and Go test, gait velocity, hip circumference, and stance width appear to be most predictive of activity capacity as observed during gait assessment.
The findings indicate that Class III-related gait is pathologic and not a normal adaptation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ling, Catherine& Kelechi, Teresa& Mueller, Martina& Brotherton, Sandra& Smith, Sheila. 2012. Gait and Function in Class III Obesity. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457971
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ling, Catherine…[et al.]. Gait and Function in Class III Obesity. Journal of Obesity No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457971
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ling, Catherine& Kelechi, Teresa& Mueller, Martina& Brotherton, Sandra& Smith, Sheila. Gait and Function in Class III Obesity. Journal of Obesity. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457971
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457971