A Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Impact of Load Carriage on Gait in Older Adults
Objective: To examine the biomechanical effects of load carriage on gait patterns, joint kinematics, and muscle activity during walking in older adults. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted across five databases (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, and Web of Science) through June 2025. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the ROBINS-I…