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Published on: November 7, 2014
PAGAS: Portable and Accurate Gait Analysis System.
1Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
Summary
This study introduces a Portable and Accurate Gait Analysis System (PAGAS) for accessible gait monitoring. PAGAS empowers patients and therapists to track mobility improvements, reducing healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Gait analysis is crucial for monitoring conditions like Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Existing gait analysis systems are costly and inaccessible for home use.
- There is a need for portable, accurate, and affordable gait monitoring solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a Portable and Accurate Gait Analysis System (PAGAS).
- To enable patients to self-monitor gait and track rehabilitation progress.
- To facilitate remote patient monitoring for therapists, reducing healthcare expenses.
Main Methods:
- PAGAS integrates footswitches and a microcontroller.
- Bluetooth communication connects the system to an Android smartphone.
- A dedicated smartphone application analyzes data and displays temporal gait parameters.
Main Results:
- The developed PAGAS provides accurate gait analysis.
- The system offers a user-friendly graphical interface for data visualization.
- PAGAS demonstrates potential for cost-effective remote patient monitoring.
Conclusions:
- PAGAS offers a portable and accurate solution for gait analysis.
- The system can enhance patient engagement in rehabilitation.
- PAGAS has the potential to significantly reduce healthcare costs associated with gait disorder management.
