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The computer era in gait analysis

P R Cavanagh1, J D Henley

  • 1Center for Locomotion Studies, Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1993
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This review covers the historical use of computers for human gait analysis, focusing on motion, force, and pressure. It emphasizes validating clinical techniques and anticipates future trends in biomechanics research.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement Analysis
  • Computational Science

Background:

  • The analysis of human gait has evolved significantly over time.
  • Early methods predated the widespread use of computational tools.
  • Understanding gait is crucial for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of computer applications in human gait analysis.
  • To discuss the evolution of motion, force, and pressure analysis techniques.
  • To highlight the importance of rigorous validation for clinical gait analysis methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of the pre-computer era in gait analysis.
  • Discussion of computational methods for analyzing gait parameters (motion, force, pressure).

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  • Emphasis on the critical evaluation of clinically applied techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Computers have become indispensable tools in modern gait analysis.
    • Advanced computational techniques allow for detailed quantification of gait parameters.
    • The need for evidence-based justification of clinical gait analysis tools is paramount.

    Conclusions:

    • The integration of computers has revolutionized human gait analysis.
    • Future advancements will likely involve more sophisticated computational models and AI.
    • Clinical application of gait analysis requires validated and reliable computational methods.