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Factors of modern lifestyle influencing gait pattern alterations in elementary school children: a mini review

  • By

  • Mario Kasović

  • Sanja Musić Milanović

  • Damir Knjaz

  • Saša Janković

  • Goran Sporiš

  • Katarina Pavičić Dokoza

  • Tomáš Vespalec

  • Martin Sebera

  • Marta Gimunová

  • Tomislav Krističević

  • Goran Vrgoč

  • Dinko Vidović

  • Dario Novak

  • Dejan Blažević

  • Tihana Nemčić Bojić

  • Tanja Petrušič

  • Bruno Škrinjarić

  • Lenka Svobodová

  • Slaven Krtalić

  • Maja Lang Morović

  • Krešimir Hrg

  • Ana Starešinić

  • Bartol Vukelić

  • Anja Topolovec

  • Maja Flego Ostović

  • Ivana Olivari

  • Magda Bujan

  • Ljiljana Hanžek

  • Martina Čiček

  • Petra Vita Kasović

  • Fran Tisaj

  • Petra Čuljak

  • Mateja Očić

  • June 17, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Influences of Contemporary Lifestyle on Gait Changes in Elementary School-Aged Children: A Brief Review

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionGait alterations in elementary school-aged children
Key MechanismsInfluence of backpack carriage, footwear characteristics, and childhood obesity on gait biomechanics
Target PopulationElementary school children (ages 6–14 years)
Care SettingSchool health policies and pediatric care

Key Highlights

  • Backpack loads exceeding 10%–12% of body weight alter gait biomechanics.
  • Footwear characteristics significantly influence foot kinematics and joint mechanics.
  • Childhood obesity leads to changes in gait velocity and joint loading patterns.
  • Gait development is critical during the elementary school years.
  • Multifaceted interventions are needed to address lifestyle factors affecting gait.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess gait patterns in children for deviations related to lifestyle factors.

Management

  • Implement school health policies addressing backpack weight limits and footwear recommendations.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly evaluate children's gait and musculoskeletal health.

Risks

  • Increased risk of long-term locomotor dysfunction due to biomechanical alterations.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Elementary school-aged children (6–14 years)

Focus on reducing backpack loads and promoting appropriate footwear.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage regular physical activity to mitigate obesity.
  • Educate parents and children on proper backpack use and footwear selection.
  • Monitor children's weight and gait development regularly.

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Original Source(s)

Factors of modern lifestyle influencing gait pattern alterations in elementary school children: a mini review

  • by Mario Kasović, Sanja Musić Milanović, Damir Knjaz, Saša Janković, Goran Sporiš, Katarina Pavičić Dokoza, Tomáš Vespalec, Martin Sebera, Marta Gimunová, Tomislav Krističević, Goran Vrgoč, Dinko Vidović, Dario Novak, Dejan Blažević, Tihana Nemčić Bojić, Tanja Petrušič, Bruno Škrinjarić, Lenka Svobodová, Slaven Krtalić, Maja Lang Morović, Krešimir Hrg, Ana Starešinić, Bartol Vukelić, Anja Topolovec, Maja Flego Ostović, Ivana Olivari, Magda Bujan, Ljiljana Hanžek, Martina Čiček, Petra Vita Kasović, Fran Tisaj, Petra Čuljak, Mateja Očić

  • June 17, 2026

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