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BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation· 2026Q1

A comparative study of gait parameters and body composition in athletes and sedentary individuals

İlknur Akkuş, Ercan Gür, Cengiz Arslan, Mustafa Gür

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Young male athletes (n=32) had significantly lower percent body fat and higher lean mass in their legs and trunk compared to sedentary peers (n=30). Athletes also displayed distinct gait patterns, with sedentary individuals showing higher mean oscillation velocity and greater maximum plantar pressure.

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Field: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationHealth Professions