Single Support
Single support is the inverse of double support, as a walking motion consists of having at least one foot on the ground at all times. Therefore the normative values of single support would be 100% - double support%. For the general adult population, 80% single support is the norm.
Table 8: Normative values of % single support for non-diseased elderly men and women
Age (years) |
Gender |
Single Support (%) |
70-74 |
Male |
74.4 |
Female |
74.5 |
|
75-79 |
Male |
75.2 |
Female |
74.9 |
|
80-84 |
Male |
74.9 |
Female |
75.2 |
|
>85 |
Male |
76.6 |
Female |
75.2 |
Adapted from Table 7.