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Kinematic gait analysis in hemiplegic patients
N Ozgirgin1, N Bölükbaşi, M Beyazova
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Gait analysis in hemiplegic patients reveals that velocity and stride length are key indicators of walking ability. These temporal-distance variables effectively differentiate functional ambulation categories in patients with hemiplegia.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Hemiplegia, often resulting from stroke, significantly impacts gait and mobility.
- Understanding gait parameters is crucial for assessing functional ambulation and guiding rehabilitation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze temporal-distance gait variables in hemiplegic patients.
- To determine the validity of these variables in relation to functional ambulation categories.
- To identify the most relevant gait parameters for clinical assessment.
Main Methods:
- Video-recording technique was employed to capture gait data.
- Temporal-distance variables including velocity, step-time, stride length, and cadence were measured.
- Data were analyzed to assess distribution across functional ambulation categories.
Main Results:
- Velocity and stride length, particularly when normalized to lower extremity length, demonstrated significant value in gait analysis.
- These parameters effectively distinguished between different functional ambulation categories.
- Cadence and step-time variables showed less discriminatory power.
Conclusions:
- Velocity and stride length are valid and valuable measures for assessing gait in hemiplegic individuals.
- These key temporal-distance variables can aid in categorizing functional ambulation and informing rehabilitation interventions.