H. SUGIURA, S. DEMURA
ters (stance time, step width, swing speed and cadence) showed
significant differences between the knee disorder group and the
knee pain group. It is inferred that the knee disorder individuals
establish a strategy to maintain walking stability, rather than
trying to walk quickly.
It is necessary to further examine ability to achieve activities
of daily living other than walking in the female elderly with
knee pain and disorder.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the female elderly with knee pain and/or dis-
orders are inferior in knee extension strength and walk ability to
the elderly without knee pain or disorder. In addition, the fe-
male elderly with knee disorders are inferior in walking ability
to the elderly with knee pain.
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