Gait pattern in patients with COPD and controls during the 6-minute walk test

Patients with COPD have an increased fall risk and gait disturbances. As falls usually occur during locomotion, characterizing gait patterns is important. To date, 3D gait analysis during a self-paced treadmill 6-minute walk test (6MWT) has not been conducted, while this method gives more insight into gait disturbances during exercise testing in COPD patients. Aim: To assess gait pattern in patients with COPD during self-paced treadmill...