The difference in gait pattern between adults with obesity and adults with a normal weight, assessed with 3D-4D gait analysis devices: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors' conclusion
There is a difference in gait parameters between adults with obesity and adults with a normal bodyweight. Namely, the gait speed, step rate, step length, swing phase is decreased in adults with obesity. However, there is an increase in step width, stance phase, and double stance phase.
Study context
- Population
- Adults aged 18–65 years (35% men, 65% women), gait assessed with 3D-4D gait analysis devices; PubMed, Web of Science and IEEE searched 4 October 202314 case-control studies
- Comparison
- Adults with obesity vs adults with normal bodyweight
- Outcome
- Spatiotemporal gait parameters
Methodological detailsPRISMA 2020, double-blind screening, risk of bias by Newcastle Ottowa Scale (NOS), certainty of evidence by Evidence-Based Richtlijn Ontwikkeling (EBRO)
- PRISMA 2020
- Double-blind screening
- Risk of bias by NOS
- Certainty of evidence by EBRO
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Spatiotemporal gait parameters (meta-analysis)
- Gait speed and cadence decreased with obesity
- Stance phase, double stance and step width increased with obesity
- No significant difference in stride length
Further pooled results
Gait parameters (systematic review)
- Step length, step rate and swing phase decreased
- Single stance, step time, CoM and CoP: no conclusions could be drawn
Original publication
The difference in gait pattern between adults with obesity and adults with a normal weight, assessed with 3D-4D gait analysis devices: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 19 November 2024. doi:10.
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