Biomechanical Parameters of Gait in Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Healthy Elderly.

Biomechanical Parameters of Gait in Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Healthy Elderly.

The aim of this study is to compare biomechanical walking parameters between patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis and healthy elderly.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

• Having a diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis (at least 1 level)
• Having neurologic claudication due to the lumbar spinal stenosis

Healthy elderly

• Being over 50 years old of age
• No back or leg pain during walking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Symptomatic hip or knee Ostearthritis
• Not able to give their free consent
• Being in a wheelchair (not able to walk 30 meters)