Effect of visual acuity in older females on energy expenditure during obstacle navigation

Conclusions The present study suggests that visual acuity in the older female influences both gait velocity and energy expenditure during obstacle gait. In addition, elderly subjects with PBVA exhibited inefficient walking patterns compared with those with GBVA, remarkably when foot sensory input was distorted and obstacles were present.

Source: European Geriatric Medicine - March 13, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research