Gait and Function in Class III Obesity
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 rec...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6265708ad6ca4e3eb6a14e287f0b64b32025-02-03T06:06:26ZengWileyJournal of Obesity2090-07082090-07162012-01-01201210.1155/2012/257468257468Gait and Function in Class III ObesityCatherine Ling0Teresa Kelechi1Martina Mueller2Sandra Brotherton3Sheila Smith4Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, USACollege of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USACollege of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USACollege of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USACollege of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USAWalking, 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/257468 |
| spellingShingle | Catherine Ling Teresa Kelechi Martina Mueller Sandra Brotherton Sheila Smith Gait and Function in Class III Obesity Journal of Obesity |
| title | Gait and Function in Class III Obesity |
| title_full | Gait and Function in Class III Obesity |
| title_fullStr | Gait and Function in Class III Obesity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gait and Function in Class III Obesity |
| title_short | Gait and Function in Class III Obesity |
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| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/257468 |
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