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Article: The effects of cellular phone conversation on gait characteristics of young adults.(MIDDLE REGION)(Report)(Brief article)
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- Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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THE EFFECTS OF CELLULAR PHONE CONVERSATION ON GAIT CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUNG ADULTS. Tara L. McDonough, C. Steven Murphree, and Nancy S. Darr, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee. Cellular phones are an important part of today's society. While there are many advantages to this wireless communication device, research has shown that the use of cell phones can become a distraction which compromises safety particularly while driving a vehicle. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two different types of cellular phone conversations on gait characteristics and gait safety while walking. Thirty healthy young adults participated in this study. Subjects' ...