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Table 1 Demographic characteristics

From: Foot pressure distribution during walking in young and old adults

Demographics

Young

Old

P

Age (years)

30 ± 5.2

68.7 ± 4.4

<0.0001

Men/Women

4/5

2/4

 

Mass (kg)

72.3 ± 7.5

70.3 ± 13.6

NS

Height (cm)

175 ± 9.5

169.9 ± 7.8

NS

BMI

23.2 ± 4.6

24.2 ± 3.1

NS

NWS (m/s)

1.25 ± 0.25

1.2 ± 0.2

NS

Stride (s)

1.1 ± 0.2

1.04 ± 0.1

NS

Step (s)

0.6 ± 0.1

0.6 ± 0.1

NS

Stance (s)

0.6 ± 0.1

0.6 ± 0.1

NS

Swing (s)

0.5 ± 0.1

0.4 ± 0.04

NS

Rate Perceived Exertion (RPE)

2.5 ± 1.4

4.2 ± 1.2

0.004

Δ RPE Beginning-End

0.22 ± 0.7

0.1 ± 0.4

NS

Physical Activity Questionnaire

4.8 ± 1.1

4.9 ± 1.1

NS

  1. Mean ± SD
  2. NWS – normal walking speed
  3. BMI – body mass index