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Clinical-oriented Three-dimensional Gait Analysis Method for Evaluating Gait Disorder
Published on: March 4, 2018
Gillette Gait Index in adults
Armel Cretual1, Kristell Bervet, Laurent Ballaz
1M2S Lab (Mouvement Sport Santé), UFRAPS, Université Rennes 2-ENS Cachan, Avenue Charles Tillon, Rennes, France. armel.cretual@univ-rennes2.fr
Gait & Posture
|June 25, 2010
Summary
The Gillette Gait Index (GGI) effectively assesses adult gait abnormalities, even in neurological conditions. This study validates GGI for adults, showing its correlation with the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Neurology
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- The Gillette Gait Index (GGI) is established for assessing gait in children with cerebral palsy.
- GGI parameters are not inherently limited to pediatric populations.
- Validation in adults is needed to expand its clinical utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the applicability of the Gillette Gait Index (GGI) for evaluating gait abnormalities in adults.
- To compare kinematic parameters in healthy adults versus healthy children.
- To assess the correlation between GGI and the Edinburgh Visual Gait Score (EVGS) in adults with neurological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 44 adults (25 healthy, 19 with central nervous system pathology).
- Compared adult kinematic data to previous pediatric studies.
- Calculated GGI and correlated it with EVGS in the pathological adult group.
Main Results:
- Adult kinematic parameter variability was lower than in children, potentially increasing GGI sensitivity.
- Initial GGI calculations in adults showed high dependence on the 'Time of Peak Flexion' parameter.
- A strong correlation was found between GGI and EVGS in adults with neurological conditions.
Conclusions:
- The Gillette Gait Index (GGI), when computed using 15 parameters (excluding 'Time of Peak Flexion'), is a valuable tool for assessing adult gait abnormalities.
- GGI demonstrates relevance and potential for use in adult clinical settings.
- Further research may refine GGI application in diverse adult populations.
