Gait and Function in Class III Obesity

• Main Authors: Catherine Ling (Author), Teresa Kelechi (Author), Martina Mueller (Author), Sandra Brotherton (Author), Sheila Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Walking, more specifically gait, is an essential component of daily living. Walking is a very different activity for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more (Class III obesity) compared with those who are overweight or obese with a BMI between 26-35. Yet all obesity weight classes rec...