Gait & Posture
Older and younger adults chose slower speeds on treadmills
Participants chose treadmill speeds 0.35 meters per second slower than overground speeds across flat, uphill and downhill walking.Participants chose treadmill speeds 0.35 meters per second slower than overground speeds across flat, uphill and downhill walking.
Non-randomized trialPopulations
Who was studiedOlder and younger adults, against overground walking trials
What changedBoth age groups chose treadmill speeds 0.35 meters per second slower than overground speeds
The catchOnly 26 older adults participated