Diurnal variations in gait parameters among older adults with early-stage knee osteoarthritis: insights from wearable sensor technology

• Published in: Scientific reports Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 8026 - 9
• Main Authors: Bandara, Anuradhi, Shimizu, Hiroki, Watanabe, Daiki, Misa, Toyota, Suzuki, Shota, Tanigawa, Kyoma, Nagai-Tanima, Momoko, Aoyama, Tomoki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 07.03.2025; Nature Publishing Group; Nature Portfolio
• Subjects: 692/308; 692/700; Accelerometers; Accelerometry; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Circadian Rhythm - physiology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Daytime; Diurnal variations; Female; Gait; Gait - physiology; Gait parameters; Humanities and Social Sciences; Humans; In-shoe motion sensor; Knee; Knee osteoarthritis; Male; Middle Aged; multidisciplinary; Observational studies; Older adults; Older people; Osteoarthritis; Osteoarthritis, Knee - physiopathology; Plantar flexion; Science; Science (multidisciplinary); Sensors; Statistical analysis; Walking - physiology; Wearable Electronic Devices; Wearable sensor technology; In-shoe motion sensor; Wearable sensor technology; Knee osteoarthritis; Gait parameters; Diurnal variations; Older adults

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) significantly impairs mobility in older adults. Understanding its impact on gait dynamics throughout the day is crucial for optimizing management strategies. This study aimed to explore diurnal variations in gait parameters among older adults with KOA using an in-shoe motio...