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The advent of wearable technology has facilitated the measurement of these parameters, necessitating further investigation into their potential applications.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to investigate the relationship between gait parameters measured using wearable sensors and muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older adults.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In a cross-sectional study of 91 participants aged \u226565 years, gait parameters, such as step count, step length, cadence, single and double support times, vertical oscillation, and instantaneous vertical loading rate (IVLR), measured using a wireless earbud device, were analyzed on the basis of the appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), calf circumference, handgrip strength, 5-time chair stand test, short physical performance battery (SPPB), and the SARC-F (strength, assistance with walking, rise from a chair, climb stairs and fall frequency) questionnaire. This study was conducted from July 10 to November 1, 2023, at an outpatient clinic of a university hospital in Seoul, Korea. Multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate independent associations after adjusting for age, sex, BMI, and comorbidities.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Among 91 participants (45 men and 46 women; mean age 74.1 years for men and 73.6 years for women), gait speed and vertical oscillation showed negative associations with their performance in the 5-time chair stand test (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001) and SARC-F and positive associations with their performance in the SPPB (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001). Vertical oscillations were also associated with grip strength (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.003). Single and double support times were associated with performance in the 5-time chair stand test and SPPB (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001). In addition, double support time was associated with SARC-F scores (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001). Gait speed, support time, vertical oscillation, and IVLR showed independent associations with performance in the 5-time chair stand test and SPPB (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001), both related to muscle strength or physical performance. Gait speed, double support time, and vertical oscillation all had significant associations with SARC-F scores.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study demonstrated a significant association between gait monitoring using wearable sensors and quantitative assessments of muscle strength and physical performance in older people. 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