The Differences of Stride Length and Cadence between Normal and Obese Children

정상아와 비만아의 활보장과 분속수의 차이

  • Kim, Jong-Jeong (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Lee, Soon-Hyang (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Ji, Seong-Chul (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Doo, Jung-Hee (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yonsei Rehabilitation Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center)
  • 김종정 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 이순향 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 지성철 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 두정희 (연세의료원 재활병원 물리치료팀)
  • Published : 1996.09.21

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the biomechanical variables of the walking patterns of the obese children compared with those of normal children would revealing significant differences. Normal(N=25) and obese(N=19) subjects were screened based on a health record which was examined to eliminate any subjects who had any pathological condition related to their gait. Data for a minimum of 5 repeated walking trials were collected using a stop watch and a tape measure. Basic kinematic analyses yielded data based on the following variables : stride length divided by leg length, and cadence divided by leg length. This measurement data was classified by the Obesity Index calculated from by height, weight data. Results showed no significant difference among normal, obese and subjects(p>.05). Difficulties in formulating the experimental condition and poor equipment quality are thought to be reason for the inconclusive results. Future studies might include medical complications such as tibia vara, genu valgum, other diseases caused by obesity.

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