Effects of muscle fatigue on gait characteristics under single and dual-task conditions in young and older adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Muscle fatigue and dual-task walking (e.g., concurrent performance of a cognitive interference (CI) while walking) represent major fall risk factors in young and older adults. Thus, the objectives of this study were to examine the ef...

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Main Authors: Wehrle Anja, Wolf Irene, Granacher Urs, Bridenbaugh Stephanie, Kressig Reto W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/7/1/56