Regression analysis of gait parameters and mobility measures in a healthy cohort for subject-specific normative values

Val Mikos, Shih-Cheng Yen, Arthur Tay, Chun-Huat Heng, Chloe Lau Ha Chung, Sylvia Hui Xin Liew, Dawn May Leng Tan and Wing Lok Au

PLOS ONE, 2018, vol. 13, issue 6, 1-11

Abstract: Background: Deviation in gait performance from normative data of healthy cohorts is used to quantify gait ability. However, normative data is influenced by anthropometry and such differences among subjects impede accurate assessment. De-correlation of anthropometry from gait parameters and mobility measures is therefore desirable. Methods: 87 (42 male) healthy subjects varying form 21 to 84 years of age were assessed on gait parameters (cadence, ankle velocity, stride time, stride length) and mobility measures (the 3-meter/7-meter Timed Up-and-Go, 10-meter Walk Test). Multiple linear regression models were derived for each gait parameter and mobility measure, with anthropometric measurements (age, height, body mass, gender) and self-selected walking speed as independent variables. The resulting models were used to normalize the gait parameters and mobility measures. The normalization’s capability in de-correlating data and reducing data dispersion were evaluated. Results: Gait parameters were predominantly influenced by height and walking speed, while mobility measures were affected by age and walking speed. Normalization de-correlated data from anthropometric measurements from |rs|

Date: 2018
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