A goniometer-based method for the assessment of gait parameters

Basic prerequisites for gait analysis are the assessment of spatio-temporal gait parameters and the analysis of movements within subsequent stride cycles. The aim of the present study is to propose a new method to assess spatio-temporal gait parameters using only 1-degree-of-freedom electrogoniomete...

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Published in2014 IEEE/ASME 10th International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA) pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Maranesi, E., Di Nardo, F., Ghetti, G., Burattini, L., Fioretti, S.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.2014
Subjects
Biological system modeling
biomechanics modelling
gait analysis
Hip
Joints
Knee
Legged locomotion
Reliability
Sensors
spatio-temporal gait parameters
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Summary:Basic prerequisites for gait analysis are the assessment of spatio-temporal gait parameters and the analysis of movements within subsequent stride cycles. The aim of the present study is to propose a new method to assess spatio-temporal gait parameters using only 1-degree-of-freedom electrogoniometers positioned on hip and knee joints. The model validation is performed comparing the model results with those automatically obtained from another gait analysis system: GAITRite. The results underline the model reliability and show that the model could be a valid alternative to the traditional methods that use foot switches, ground reaction forces or accelerometers. These results show that essential spatio-temporal gait parameters can be determined during overground walking using only two 1-dof electrogoniometers. The method is easy-to-use and does not interfere with regular walking patterns.
DOI:10.1109/MESA.2014.6935539