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This study aimed to examine gender differences, age-related changes, and associations with other walking tests in gait parameters assessed using a simple method. The subjects were 444 individuals aged 65 years or older （102 men, 342 women） who participated in physical fitness tests. They walked 10 meters and were assessed for speed, cadence, and stride length in a 6-meter segment. Other tests included the 10MWT, TUG, and SSTw. Gender differences were observed in all variables except for usual walking speed and brisk walking cadence. Significant correlations with age were observed for all variables except for men's cadence （both usual and brisk walking） and usual walking step length. Gait parameters were related to the performance of walking-related tests, with particularly high correlations with walking speed. Multiple regression analysis excluding walking speed revealed that step length had the greatest effect on each walking test,with cadence exerting a similar effect, followed by age. Multiple regression analysis using walking speed as the dependent variable showed similar correlations with step length and cadence for both usual and brisk walking. These findings suggest that in order to prevent falls and maintain endurance in older people, it is important to incorporate the habit of walking faster, that is, to walk with an awareness of stride length and pace, into daily life.
https://ror.org/00qa6r925 
