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A gait analysis system in clinical practice.

G Gifford, J Hughes

    Journal of Biomedical Engineering
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A clinical gait analysis system using a special walkway provides objective measurements of walking speed and stride length. This technology offers valuable data for various medical situations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Clinical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Gait analysis is crucial for assessing mobility and diagnosing neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
    • Objective, quantitative gait parameters are needed to supplement subjective clinical observations.
    • Existing methods for gait assessment can be time-consuming or lack precision.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical application and utility of a microcomputer-based gait analysis system.
    • To highlight the ease of understanding and objective data provided by the system.
    • To present examples of how the system has been successfully used in clinical practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a gait analysis system featuring a transduced walkway.

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  • Utilizing a microcomputer for real-time monitoring and data acquisition.
  • Measuring key gait parameters including time and distance factors.

    • Main Results:

    • The system has been in regular clinical use for over 2.5 years.
    • The generated gait data is easily interpretable by clinicians.
    • Objective data has proven beneficial across diverse clinical scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • The described gait analysis system offers a practical and valuable tool for clinical settings.
    • Objective gait measurement enhances diagnostic capabilities and treatment monitoring.
    • The system's ease of use and clear results facilitate its integration into routine patient care.