Analysis of several methods and inertial sensors locations to assess gait parameters in able-bodied subjects

• Published in: Gait & posture Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 409 - 414
• Main Authors: Ben Mansour, Khaireddine, Rezzoug, Nasser, Gorce, Philippe
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier B.V 01.10.2015
• Subjects: Accelerometry - instrumentation; Accelerometry - methods; Accuracy; Adult; Biomechanical Phenomena; Exercise Test; Gait - physiology; Gait events detection; Humans; Inertial sensors; Orthopedics; Temporal parameters; Accuracy; Inertial sensors; Gait events detection; Temporal parameters

•We studied wearable sensors type and location for gait parameters assessment.•We removed the ambiguity of the initial contact definition from lumbar accelerometer.•The sensors were validated against instrumented treadmill and optoelectronic system.•The shank gyroscope is the most accurate followed...