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Validity of the estimated angular information obtained using an inertial motion capture system during standing trunk
Taiki Morikawa1,2, Nariyuki Mura3, Toshiaki Sato3
1Department of Rehabilitation, Eniwa Hospital, Eniwa, Hokkaido, 061-1449, Japan. taiki.mrkw@gmail.com.
Background:
Bending the trunk forward and backward while standing are common daily activities and can have various patterns. However, any dysfunction in these movements can considerably affect daily living activities. Consequently, a comprehensive evaluation of spinal motion during these activities and precise identification of any movement abnormalities are important to facilitate an effective rehabilitation. In recent years, with the development of measurement technology, the evaluation of movement patterns using an inertial motion capture system (motion sensor) has become easy. However, the accuracy of estimated angular information obtained via motion sensor measurements can be affected by angular velocity. This study aimed to compare the validity of estimated angular information obtained by assessing standing trunk forward and backward bending at different movement speeds using a motion sensor with a three-dimensional motion analysis system.
Methods:
The current study included 12 healthy older men. A three-dimensional motion analysis system and a motion sensor were used for measurement. The participants performed standing trunk forward and backward bending at comfortable and maximum speeds, and five sensors were attached to their spine. Statistical analysis was performed using the paired t-test, intraclass correlation coefficient, mean absolute error, and multiple correlation coefficient.
Results:
Results showed that the estimated angular information obtained using each motion sensor was not affected by angular velocity and had a high validity.
Conclusions:
Therefore, the angular velocity in this study can be applied clinically for an objective evaluation in rehabilitation.
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