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Clinical-oriented Three-dimensional Gait Analysis Method for Evaluating Gait Disorder

Three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) is shown to be a useful clinical tool for the evaluation of gait abnormality due to movement disorders. However, ...

Fujita Health University

Gait assessment is important to determine the most effective strategy to regain gait function during stroke rehabilitation. To understand the mechanisms that cause abnormal gait patterns, it is useful to objectively identify and quantify the abnormal gait patterns. Objective assessment also helps evaluate the efficacy of treatments and can be used to provide suggestions for treatment.

Quantitative assessment of retropulsion of the hip, excessive hip external rotation, and excessive lateral shift of the trunk over the unaffected side in hemiplegia using three-dimensional treadmill gait analysis.

The toe clearance of a paretic limb in the swing phase of gait is related to tripping, which is considered a major cause of falls. The biomechanical factors for obtaining toe clearance are more complicated in hemiparetic gait than that in normal gait because of the compensatory movements during swing phase. Understanding the biomechanical factors should help in targeting the point for rehabilitative interventions.

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Quantitative assessment of retropulsion of the hip, excessive hip external rotation, and excessive lateral shift of the trunk over the unaffected side in hemiplegia using three-dimensional t... Topics in stroke rehabilitation\| PubMed ID: 27077992	2016
Biomechanical factors behind toe clearance during the swing phase in hemiparetic patients. Topics in stroke rehabilitation\| PubMed ID: 27671158	2017

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