Older adults become less efficient during gait.A common gait deviation that contributes to this inefficiency is:

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Lack of hip extension is a common gait deviation in older adults that contributes to inefficiency. This can lead to a shorter stride length, decreased propulsion, and increased energy consumption during gait. The other options (faster gait speed, exaggerated heel strike, narrow step width) may also contribute to gait inefficiency but are not as common as lack of hip extension.

Older Adults Become Less Efficient During Gait