Sex differences in whole body gait kinematics at preferred speeds

Bruening, Dustin A.; Frimenko, Rebecca E.; Goodyear, Chuck; Bowden, David R.; Fullenkamp, Adam M.

doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.12.011

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“…The mean values of the base of gait and area swept in one stride on the left side were slightly larger than the right side mean values. The mean base of gait of the present study is larger than the previously published studies on Australian (Wilkinson and Menz 1997) and American (Bruening et al 2015) populations. Area swept in one stride cannot be compared with other studies as no other study yet used this gait parameter.…”

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Estimation of body weight from the base of gait and the area swept in one stride—forensic implications

Singh

Krishan

Kaur

et al. 2018

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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Background: Forensic gait analysis is a new discipline in forensic sciences but gaining popularity worldwide. CCTV camera footages from the scene of a crime can reveal a great detail about the perpetrator, and gait is one of them. Every individual possesses a unique manner of walking, which is the basis of forensic gait analysis. In the absence of CCTV cameras, footprint trails at the crime scene can provide valuable information about the perpetrator. The stature of the perpetrator can be estimated from spatial gait parameters, which can fasten the speed of the identification process. However, previous studies of the spatial gait parameters did not explore the possibility to estimate the body weight from spatial gait parameters. In the present study, two variables of spatial gait parameters, namely "base of gait" and "area swept in one stride," were taken for the estimation of body weight. Methodology: A sample of 388 adult males ranging in age from 18 to 30 years was taken for the present study. The data were collected from villages situated in district Ludhiana, Punjab, North India. Body weight of each participant was taken using a standard methodology. Two spatial gait parameters namely "base of gait" and the "area swept in one stride" were recorded from the dynamic footprints of the participants using the standard methodology and the novel technique devised by one of the authors (BS) respectively. After checking the normality of the data, a parametric t test statistics showed no bilateral asymmetry in both the gait parameters. Results: Spatial gait parameters, i.e., base of gait (left R = 0.255, right R = 0.243) and area swept in one stride (left R = 0.204, right R = 0.221) showed positive, weak, but significant correlation with the body weight of the person. Linear and multiple regression models for the body weight estimation were developed in the present study. The highest accuracy in body weight estimation (SEE = 12.54) was achieved from the left base of gait. The multiple regression models indicate no improvement in the estimation error. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the present study that the body weight of a person can be predicted from the spatial gait parameters to some extent. However, the weak values of the correlation and higher values of estimation error suggest that the base of gait and area swept in one stride should only be used in such situations when other means of body weight estimation cannot be applied.

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Estimation of body weight from the base of gait and the area swept in one stride—forensic implications

Singh

Krishan

Kaur

et al. 2018

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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“…26,29,30 However, this study describes joint movement with ranges of normality that are narrower than those reported by said studies, 22,29,31 which implies lower amplitude graphs. For example, Fryzowicz et al 22 show an articular arc in the sagittal plane of the pelvis close to 6 degrees, while Bruening et al 32 report 4.5 degrees of anteversion in men, which is significantly lower than the 9.5 degrees reported in the present study, thus denoting greater pelvic anteversion in our study population.…”

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Gait parameters in a sample of healthy Colombian adults aged between 18 and 25 years: a cross-sectional study

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Parámetros de la marcha en una muestra de adultos sanos colombianos entre 18 y 25 años, un estudio transversal ORIGINAL RESEARCH Abstract Introduction: Gait analysis is fundamental for assessing the functional capacity and motor skills of any individual. Therefore, a reliable and specific analysis method is necessary to study gait in different populations. However, the reference values of gait parameters currently used in Colombia come from studies conducted on population groups from other countries or regions. Objective: To identify the reference values of gait kinematic parameters in healthy Colombian young adults. Materials and methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of 155 Colombian young adults (aged 18 to 25). Temporal-spatial parameters and kinematics data of each participant were measured through 3D motion capture, which was performed using 8 infrared cameras (Bonita 10) and the VICON NEXUS 1.8.5. software. POLYGON 4.1. software was used for data analysis, and statistical analysis was performed using the STATA 12.1. software package. Results: Average age, height and BMI were 20.3 years, 1.66m and 21.91T kg/m 2 , respectively. 41.29% of participants were male. The average values obtained for the cadence, stride time, speed and initial swing temporal-spatial parameters were as follows: 103 steps/min, 1.16 seconds, 1.01 m/s, and 59.62% of the gait cycle (both sides), respectively. Conclusion: Normal gait kinematic and temporal-spatial parameters of a group of healthy Colombian young adults were obtained, which will allow establishing the characteristics of normal gait in this population, improving intervention strategies, and designing and implementing technical aids aimed at improving locomotion in Colombian individuals.Introducción. El análisis de la marcha es un componente fundamental para evaluar la capacidad motora y funcional de un individuo, por lo que su estudio en diferentes poblaciones requiere un método de análisis confiable y específico. Sin embargo, los parámetros de referencia usados en Colombia provienen de poblaciones de otros países o regiones. Objetivo. Identificar los parámetros cinemáticos de referencia de la marcha en adultos sanos colombianos con edades entre 18 y 25 años. Materiales y métodos. Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y de corte transversal realizado en 155 colombianos sanos entre 18 y 25 años. Los parámetros temporo-espaciales y los datos cinemáticos de cada participante fueron medidos mediante captura de movimiento 3D, la cual fue realizada con 8 cámaras infrarrojas (Bonita 10) y el software VICON NEXUS 1.8.5. Los datos fueron analizados con el programa POLYGON 4.1; para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el software STATA 12.1. Resultados. Los promedios de edad, altura e IMC de la muestra fueron 20.3 años, 1.66m y 21.91 kg/m2, respectivamente; además, el 41.29% de los participantes eran hombres. Los promedios obtenidos para los parámetros temporo-espaciales cadencia del paso, duración de la zancada, velocidad e ini...

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“…In one study by Leonard and Robertson (), it was found that when walking normally, women were actually more efficient than men. Nonetheless, kinematic differences between men and women have been noted in pelvic motions (Bruening et al, ) which may be a result of a wider female pelvis. We discuss the sex‐specific differences of pelvic motion in human gait later in this article.…”

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The Human Pelvis: Variation in Structure and Function During Gait

Lewis

Laudicina

Khuu

et al. 2017

The Anatomical Record

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The shift to habitual bipedalism 4–6 million years ago in the hominin lineage created a morphologically and functionally different human pelvis compared to our closest living relatives, the chimpanzees. Evolutionary changes to the shape of the pelvis were necessary for the transition to habitual bipedalism in humans. These changes in the bony anatomy resulted in an altered role of muscle function, influencing bipedal gait. Additionally, there are normal sex-specific variations in the pelvis as well as abnormal variations in the acetabulum. During gait, the pelvis moves in the three planes to produce smooth and efficient motion. Subtle sex-specific differences in these motions may facilitate economical gait despite differences in pelvic structure. The motions of the pelvis and hip may also be altered in the presence of abnormal acetabular structure, especially with acetabular dysplasia.

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Sex differences in whole body gait kinematics at preferred speeds

Cited by 150 publications

References 44 publications

Estimation of body weight from the base of gait and the area swept in one stride—forensic implications

Estimation of body weight from the base of gait and the area swept in one stride—forensic implications

Gait parameters in a sample of healthy Colombian adults aged between 18 and 25 years: a cross-sectional study

The Human Pelvis: Variation in Structure and Function During Gait

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