The effect of backpack use in children’s gait kinematics <b>[Abstract in English]</b>
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MARCHA, BIOMECÂNICA, CRIANÇA, GAIT, BIOMECHANICS, CHILD, WEIGHTBEARING.Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate kinematic differences in children’s gait with and without a backpack.
Materials and methods: The gait of four 9-year old children was analyzed with and without a backpack by means of biomechanical equipment. Backpack load employed was controlled. Gait evaluation included: steps, gait speed and angular variation of the knee.
Results: Results showed that the backpack did not alter children’s gait.
Conclusion: This study suggests that the recommended mass of the backpacks that should not exceed 10% of the body mass of the children is correct, since it did not cause any significant change in children’s gait.
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2006-12-13
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Flores, F. (2006). The effect of backpack use in children’s gait kinematics <b>[Abstract in English]</b>. Scientia Medica, 16(1). Retrieved from https://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/index.php/scientiamedica/article/view/1605
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