title: Influence of load and carrying method on gait, specifically pelvic movement.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine how carrying methods and load affects pelvic movement while walking. [Subjects and Methods] Sixteen healthy subjects (age 20.68 ± 1.95 years, height 167.56 ± 8.46 cm, weight 60.25 ± 9.37 kg) volunteered. The items carried included a hand bag, shoulder bag, cross bag, and a back pack. The load weights were 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% of body weight. G-Walk was used to record and analyze pelvic movement while the participants walked with different loads. [Results] In the case of hand bags and shoulder bags, pelvic tilt increased along with weight. In particular, when compared with the 0%, 5% and 10% load conditions, the 15% load of a hand bag induced a significant increase. Pelvic rotation showed a tendency to decrease as the weight increased. [Conclusion] Lateral pelvic tilt is thought to increase when the weight exceeds 15% of body weight, thereby resulting in decreased efficiency of gait. The pelvic rotation is thought to decrease as the weight increases, causing restricted upper limb movements.
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Catholic University of Pusan, Republic of Korea.
authors: Eun-Ju
authors: EJ
authors: Hyung
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Catholic University of Pusan, Republic of Korea.
authors: Hyun-Ok
authors: HO
authors: Lee
authors: Department of Physical Therapy, Dong-Eui Institute of Technology, Republic of Korea.
authors: Yu-Jeong
authors: YJ
authors: Kwon
keywords: Carrying method; Gait; Pelvic movement