Walking balance control in different settings: Effects of walking speed and biological sex

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BACKGROUND: Previous research has suggested that spatiotemporal step parameters differ between settings; however, it remains unclear how different settings influence walking balance control. RESEARCH QUESTION: How do settings and sex influence walking balance control during walking at different speeds for young adults? METHODS: range). Setting × speed × sex mixed factorial analysis of variance with repeated measures on setting and speed were used for statistical analysis (α =.05). RESULTS: range was greater for males compared to females. SIGNIFICANCE: Young adults may alter their balance control strategy depending on the setting (laboratory, indoor open and outdoor pathway), particularly at slow speeds. Researchers and clinicians are cautioned not to assume walking in laboratory settings reflects walking in all settings nor that males and females can be examined as a single group.

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