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Modeling foot rockers via functional calibration for use in clinical gait analysis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Firooz Salami, Sarah Campos, Arik Rehani Musagara, Sebastian I. Wolf
Goal of this work is a quantitative description of Jacquelin Perry’s rocker concept by locating the position of the heel rocker and the forefoot rocker within segments of the foot via functional calibration. Two functional calibration tasks with the foot in ground contact were performed by ten typical developed adults and foot marker motion was captured. After applying a least-square method for constructing
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Current practices in clinical gait analysis in Europe: A comprehensive survey-based study from the European society for movement analysis in adults and children (ESMAC) standard initiative Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Stéphane Armand, Zimi Sawacha, Marije Goudriaan, Brian Horsak, Marjolein van der Krogt, Catherine Huenaerts, Colm Daly, Andreas Kranzl, Harald Boehm, Maurizio Petrarca, Anna Guiotto, Andrea Merlo, Fabiola Spolaor, Isabella Campanini, Michela Cosma, Ann Hallemans, Herwin Horemans, David Gasq, Florent Moissenet, Ayman Assi, Morgan Sangeux
Clinical gait analysis (CGA) is a systematic approach to comprehensively evaluate gait patterns, quantify impairments, plan targeted interventions, and evaluate the impact of interventions. However, international standards for CGA are currently lacking, resulting in various national initiatives. Standards are important to ensure safe and effective healthcare practices and to enable evidence-based clinical
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Information processing speed and disease severity predict real-world ambulation in persons with multiple sclerosis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Michael VanNostrand, Myeongjin Bae, John C Ramsdell, Susan L Kasser
Impairments in real-world gait quality and quantity are multifaceted for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), encompassing mobility, cognition, and fear of falling. However, these factors are often examined independently, limiting insights into the combined contributions they make to real-world ambulation. How do mobility, cognition, and fear of falling contribute to real-world gait quality and
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Validation of the Equidyn protocol for evaluation of dynamic balance in older adults through a smartphone application Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Paola Janeiro Valenciano, Pedro Henrique Martins Monteiro, Isabela Montoro Lazzaro, Fernando José Martins Heusi da Silva, Fabio Henrique Silva, Saul Eliahú Mizrahi, Carla Patricia Guimarães, Luis Augusto Teixeira
Different tasks and proxy measurements have been employed to evaluate dynamic balance in older individuals. However, due to inherent limitations, results from most evaluations could hardly be taken as valid measurements of dynamic balance. Is the Equidyn smartphone application-based protocol valid and sensitive for assessment of dynamic balance in older adults? Dynamic balance was evaluated in 52 physically
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COVID-19 Stay-at-home mandates impacts daily ambulatory bout intensity and duration in elementary school-aged children: A wearable sensor based analysis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Wilshaw R Stevens, Heather Roberts, Cristina Lopez, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis
SARS COVID-19 pandemic resulted in major changes to how daily life was conducted. Health officials instituted policies to decelerate the spread of the virus, resulting in changes in physical activity patterns of school-aged children. The aim of this study was to utilize a wearable activity monitor to assess ambulatory activity in elementary-school aged children in their home environment during a COVID-19
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Gait variability, fractal dynamics, and statistical regularity of treadmill and overground walking recorded with a smartphone Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Vincenzo E. Di Bacco, William H. Gage
The nonlinear variability present during steady-state gait may provide a signature of health and showcase one’s walking adaptability. Although treadmills can capture vast amounts of walking data required for estimating variability within a small space, gait patterns may be misrepresented compared to an overground setting. Smartphones may provide a low-cost and user-friendly estimate of gait patterns
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A method for automated masking and plantar pressure analysis using segmented computed tomography scans Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Lynda M. Brady, Corey Wukelic, William R. Ledoux
Plantar pressure, a common gait and foot biomechanics measurement, is typically analyzed using proprietary commercial software packages. Regional plantar pressure analysis is often reported in terms of underlying bony geometry, and recent advances in image processing and accessibility have made computed tomography, radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, or other imaging methods more popular for incorporating
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Is spinopelvic compensation associated with unstable gait?: Analysis using whole spine X-rays and a two-point accelerometer during gait in healthy adults Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Naoki Segi, Hiroaki Nakashima, Sadayuki Ito, Jun Ouchida, Azusa Kayamoto, Ryotaro Oishi, Ippei Yamauchi, Yasuhiko Takegami, Shinya Ishizuka, Taisuke Seki, Yukiharu Hasegawa, Shiro Imagama
Pelvic incidence (PI)–lumbar lordosis (LL) mismatch has a significant destabilizing effect on the center of gravity sway in the static standing position. However, the association between spinopelvic alignment and balance during gait in healthy volunteers is poorly understood. The degree of PI–LL mismatch and trunk anterior tilt in the static standing posture influences dynamic balance during gait.
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Comparability between wearable inertial sensors and an electronic walkway for spatiotemporal and relative phase data in young children aged 6–11 years Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 K. Carroll, R.A. Kennedy, V. Koutoulas, U. Werake, M. Bui, C.M. Kraan
Approaches to gait analysis are evolving rapidly and now include a wide range of options: from e-patches to video platforms to wearable inertial measurement unit systems. Newer options for gait analysis are generally more inclusive for the assessment of children, more cost effective and easier to administer. However, there is limited data on the comparability of newer systems with more established
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What are the temporal and physical characteristics of locally applied vibration that modulate balance in older adults? - A systematic review of the literature Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Matthew D. Holmes, Dein Vindigni, Ashleigh Moreland, Philip S. Bolton
Compromised balance is known to contribute to falls, which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality for older adults. Evidence suggests that the application of local vibration to the lower limbs of older adults has the potential to modulate balance. To identify the temporal and mechanical parameters of vibration applied locally to the lower limbs of older adults that modulate measures
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Hindfoot joint kinematics analysis after the resection of talocalcaneal coalition Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Junyo Boo, Young-Jun Koo, Jin Hyeok Lee, Woo Young Jang, Seungbum Koo
The subtalar joint movement between the talus and calcaneus is restricted in patients with talocalcaneal coalition (TCC). When the motion of the subtalar joint is restricted, shock absorption in the foot decreases, leading to pain during walking. Resection methods to maintain subtalar motion by removing abnormal unions have been proposed. The purpose of this study was to analyze the joint kinematics
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Brain and brawn in balance: Central processing speed and muscle torque development speed are independently associated with the ability to recover balance with feet-in-place Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Kimberley S. van Schooten, Daina L. Sturnieks, Jasmine Menant, Stephen R. Lord, Kim Delbaere
Stepping thresholds, i.e. the maximum perturbation one can withstand without taking a step, predict falls in older people. This ability requires fast central processing of sensory information followed by rapid execution of adequate motor responses, both of which are affected by age. However, there is limited evidence on their combined effect on stepping thresholds. Are cognitive and motor speeds important
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Machine learning applied to gait analysis data in cerebral palsy and stroke: A systematic review Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Farshad Samadi Kohnehshahri, Andrea Merlo, Davide Mazzoli, Maria Chiara Bò, Rita Stagni
Among neurological pathologies, cerebral palsy and stroke are the main contributors to walking disorders. Machine learning methods have been proposed in the recent literature to analyze gait data from these patients. However, machine learning methods still fail to translate effectively into clinical applications. This systematic review addressed the gaps hindering the use of machine learning data analysis
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Evaluation of the optimal number of steps to obtain reliable running spatio-temporal parameters and their variability Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Antoine Godin, Lucas Rouget, Esther Eustache, Laurent Mourot, Yoshimasa Sagawa
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The effects of vibrating shoe insoles on standing balance, walking, and ankle-foot muscle activity in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Anna L. Hatton, Mark D. Chatfield, Thomas Cattagni, Bill Vicenzino
Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of type 2 diabetes, which can lead to impaired balance and walking. Innovative footwear devices designed to stimulate foot sensory receptors, such as vibrating insoles, could offer a new route to improve motor impairments in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Does wearing vibrating insoles for the first time alter measures
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A novel method for accurate division of the gait cycle into seven phases using shank angular velocity Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Mikko Salminen, Jarmo Perttunen, Janne Avela, Antti Vehkaoja
Accurate detection of gait events is crucial for gait analysis, enabling the assessment of gait patterns and abnormalities. Inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors have gained traction for event detection, mainly focusing on initial contact (IC) and toe-off (TO) events. However, effective detection of other key events such as heel rise (HR), feet adjacent (FA), and tibia vertical (TBV) is essential
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Is dynamic motor control clinically important for identifying gait deviations in individuals with cerebral palsy? Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Gilad Sorek, Marije Goudriaan, Itai Schurr, Simon-Henri Schless
Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) often present with altered motor control. This can be assessed selectively during sitting/lying with the Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE), or dynamically with the dynamic motor control index during walking (walk-DMC). Both approaches suggest that altered selective motor control relate to larger gait deviations. Does the walk-DMC provide
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Accelerometer-based gait characteristics and their discrimination of gait independence in inpatients with subacute stroke Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Tatsuya Igarashi, Yuta Tani, Ren Takeda, Tomoyuki Asakura
Gait analysis using inertial measurement devices can identify multifaceted gait disorders after a stroke. Although the usefulness of gait assessment using inertial measurement devices has been reported, its accuracy in discriminating gait independence in patients hospitalized for subacute stroke has not yet been validated. Can trunk acceleration indices discriminate between dependent and independent
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Multi-segment foot kinematics during gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Wouter Schallig, Marjolein Piening, Loes Quirijnen, Melinda M. Witbreuk, Annemieke I. Buizer, Marjolein M. van der Krogt
Foot deformities (e.g. planovalgus and cavovarus) are very common in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP), with the midfoot often being involved. Dynamic foot function can be assessed with 3D gait analysis including a multi-segment foot model. Incorporating a midfoot segment in such a model, allows quantification of separate Chopart and Lisfranc joint kinematics. Yet, midfoot kinematics have not
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Postural behaviour in people with multiple sclerosis: A complexity paradox Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 L. Eduardo Cofré Lizama, Maya G. Panisset, Liuhua Peng, Ying Tan, Tomas Kalincik, Mary P. Galea
Balance deficits are a major concern for people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Measuring complexity of motor behaviour can offer an insight into MS-related changes in adaptability of the balance control system when dealing with increasingly complex tasks. Does postural behaviour complexity differ between pwMS at early stages of the disease and healthy controls (HC)? Does postural behaviour complexity
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Characterizing ambulatory function in children with PPP2R5D-related neurodevelopmental disorder Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Kyle Zreibe, Cara H. Kanner, David Uher, Gabriella Beard, Madison Patterson, Matthew Harris, Jerome Doerger, Sean Calamia, Wendy K. Chung, Jacqueline Montes
Individuals with -related neurodevelopmental disorder have an atypical gait pattern characterized by ataxia and incoordination. Structured, quantitative assessments are needed to further understand the impact of these impairments on function. How do gait parameters and ambulatory function of individuals with -related neurodevelopmental disorder compare to age and sex matched healthy norms? Twenty-six
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Effects of immersive virtual reality training on balance, gait and mobility in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 J. Lee, S. Phu, SR Lord, Y. Okubo
To examine whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can improve balance, gait, mobility and fear of falling in older people. MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ProQuest Central (Engineering and Computer Science) and reference lists of included articles. Randomised controlled trials that administered immersive VR training and assessed balance, gait and mobility outcomes in older adults without neurological
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Does the pregnancy-related adaptation of gait biomechanics after childbirth recover to its pre-pregnancy state?: A systematic review Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Mako Fukano, Yumi Nomura, Yuka Tsukahara
Although changes in the gait biomechanics during pregnancy are known to occur, it is unclear whether they return to their original state after childbirth. The objective of the current systematic review is to summarize existing literature reporting the biomechanical characteristics of gait in postpartum women and to identify knowledge gaps that calls for future investigations in this population. Relevant
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Effect of sensor location for modifying center of pressure during gait using haptic feedback in people with chronic ankle instability Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Kimmery G. Migel, J. Troy Blackburn, Michael T. Gross, Brian Pietrosimone, Louise M. Thoma, Erik A. Wikstrom
Gait retraining using haptic biofeedback medially shifts the center of pressure (COP) while walking in orthopedic populations. However, the ideal sensor location needed to effectively shift COP medially has not been identified in people with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Can a heel sensor location feasibly be employed in people with CAI without negatively altering kinematics? Does a heel sensor
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Effects of added trunk load on the in vivo kinematics of talocrural and subtalar joints during landing Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ye Luo, Luqi Guo, Xiaofan Huang, Danni Wu, Xuan Zhao, Shaobai Wang
Landing from heights is a common movement for active-duty military personnel during training. And the additional load they carry while performing these tasks can affect the kinetics and ankle kinematic of the landing. Traditional motion capture techniques are limited in accurately capturing the in vivo kinematics of the talus. This study aims to investigate the effect of additional trunk load on the
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Investigating pelvic drop gait abnormality in adolescent hip pathology patients Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Nicholas R. Anable, Lauren A. Luginsland, Carlos Carlos Jr., Wilshaw R. Stevens Jr., Alex M. Loewen, Kelly A. Jeans, Daniel J. Sucato
Trendelenburg gait describes contralateral pelvic drop during single leg stance (SLS) with occasional lateral trunk lean compensation over the stance limb. However, quantitative research on ‘uncompensated Trendelenburg’ gait (pelvic drop independent of lateral trunk lean) remains sparse among populations that commonly utilize this gait pattern, such as adolescent hip pathology patients. How prevalent
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The Shriners Children’s Gait Model (SCGM) Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Karen M. Kruger, Patrick Fischer, Sam Augsburger, Jing Feng, Jean-Francois Girouard, Daniel L. Gregory, Logan Johnson, Bruce A. MacWilliams, Mark L. McMulkin, Bradley Nelson, Spencer Warshauer, Prabhav Saraswat, Ross S. Chafetz
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Foot drop after gastrocsoleus lengthening for equinus deformity in children with cerebral palsy Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Erich Rutz, Nicholas Sclavos, Pam Thomason, Elyse Passmore, Kerr Graham
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Spatiotemporal variability after stroke reflects more than just slow walking velocity Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Yogev Koren, Oren Barzel, Lior Shmuelof, Shirley Handelzalts
Increased spatiotemporal gait variability is considered a clinical biomarker of ageing and pathology, and a predictor of future falls. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether the increased spatiotemporal variability observed in persons with stroke is directly related to the pathology or simply reflects their choice of walking velocity. Does increased spatiotemporal gait variability directly relate to motor
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Lower limbs biomechanical deficits associated with stage 1 and 2 posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction during walking Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Ahmed Dami, Dominic Chicoine, Eléna Payen, Marc Bouchard, Etienne L. Belzile, Phillipe Corbeil, Gabriel Moisan
Posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a chronic degenerative musculoskeletal disorder causing a progressive ankle complex and arch collapse altering lower limb biomechanics. However, biomechanical changes associated with stage 1 and 2 PTTD need to be better characterized during walking to guide clinical recommendations and improve non-operative treatments. What are the lower limb kinematic
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Associations of dual-task walking costs with cognition in Parkinson’s disease Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Danial Kazemi, Amir Shayan Chadeganipour, Mina Dehghani, Fatemeh Ghorbali
Gait and cognition are closely associated in Parkinson's disease (PD), with specific cognitive domains being associated with different motor symptoms. By identifying gait parameters affected by cognition, clinicians can develop targeted interventions that address cognitive impairment, improve gait, and reduce the risk of injury in PD patients. What gait parameters are affected by cognition in PD patients
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Differences in pre-season balance among student athletes based on level of contact, age, and sex Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 John M. Palazzolo, Daniel J. Goble, Jeff D. Labban, Scott E. Ross, Donna M. Duffy, Christopher K. Rhea
Assessing postural control is important for the assessment of motor function after concussion. Data used for postural control assessment typically do not take the sport played, age, or sex of the athlete into consideration. It is plausible these variables may be significant when making return-to-play decisions. This study used the BTrackS database to examine differences in postural control in athletes
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Poincaré analysis detects pathological limb loading rate variability in post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction individuals Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Noah Davidson, Yannis Halkiadakis, Kristin D. Morgan
Post-ACLR individuals can experience repeated exposure to variable limb loading, which contributes to development of knee osteoarthritis. Variable limb loading can present as loading rate variability (LRV) and is magnified during tasks like fast walking when the system is stressed. Nonlinear measures that evaluate temporal variability have successfully detected changes in gait variability associated
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Influence of ankle invertor muscle fatigue on workload of the lower extremity joints during single-leg landing in the sagittal and frontal planes Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Tomoyo Komatsu, Hiroshige Tateuchi, Tetsuya Hirono, Momoko Yamagata, Noriaki Ichihashi
Insufficient rigidity of the foot owing to its ligaments and muscles can decrease the attenuation of the ground reaction force during landing. Therefore, dysfunction of the ankle invertors may increase the proximal joint load during landing. What are the effects of the fatigued ankle invertors on workload in the lower extremity joints during single-leg landing? Twenty-seven young adults (13 men and
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Distal femoral osteotomy and patellar tendon advancement for the treatment of crouch gait in patients with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Mohammad Hossein Nabian, Shayan Abdollah Zadegan, Cindy Mallet, Yamile Neder, Brice Ilharreborde, Anne Laure Simon, Ana Presedo
Crouch gait, or flexed knee gait, represents a common gait pattern in patients with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Distal femoral extension and/or shortening osteotomy (DFEO/DFSO) and patellar tendon advancement (PTA) can be considered as viable options when knee flexion contractures are involved. Better outcomes have been reported after a combination of both, independently of the presence
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The effects of improvement in upper extremity function on gait and balance in children with upper extremity affected Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Gökçe Leblebici, Ela Tarakcı, Eylül Pınar Kısa, Ekin Akalan, Özgür Kasapçopur
This study aimed to investigate the effects of functional improvement in the upper extremity on gait and balance in children with upper extremity affected. What are the effects of functional improvement in the upper extremity on gait and balance in children with upper extremity affected? Eighteen children with a diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases and 15 healthy children were evaluated with Shriners
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Measurement properties of the backward walk test in people with balance and mobility deficits: A systematic review Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Jie Hao, Yuqi Pu, Zhengting He, Andréas Remis, Zixuan Yao, Yanfei Li
Backward walking is an indispensable component of activities of daily living. The backward walk test has been used to assess balance, mobility, and fall risk in different populations. This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesize measurement properties of the backward walk test in people with balance and mobility deficits. Three bibliographic databases, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus, were searched
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Medial meniscus extrusion during gait is associated with decrease in knee rotation in early-stage knee osteoarthritis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Saeko Okamoto, Yosuke Ishii, Yoshifumi Kono, Takato Hashizume, Riko Okinaka, Yuko Nakashima, Goki Kamei, Akinori Nekomoto, Makoto Takahashi, Nobuo Adachi
In patients with medial knee osteoarthritis (OA), medial meniscus extrusion during gait is aggravated by mechanical stress, such as knee adduction moment (KAM). Conversely, the decrease in the range of knee rotation during stance phase is also one of the important issues in early knee OA, whereas the correlation between medial meniscus extrusion and knee rotation during gait are unclear. To investigate
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Lumbopelvic movement coordination during walking improves with transfemoral bone anchored limbs: Implications for low back pain Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Brecca M.M. Gaffney, Peter B. Thomsen, Ruud A. Leijendekkers, Cory L. Christiansen, Jason W. Stoneback
Low back pain (LBP) is more prevalent in patients with transfemoral amputation using socket prostheses than able-bodied individuals, in part due to altered spinal loading caused by aberrant lumbopelvic movement patterns. Early evidence surrounding bone-anchored limb functional outcomes is promising, yet it remains unknown if this novel prosthesis influences LBP or movement patterns known to increase
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People with degenerative cervical myelopathy have impaired reactive balance during walking Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Timothy F. Boerger, Learon McGinn, Megan Bellman, Marjorie C. Wang, Brian D. Schmit, Allison S. Hyngstrom
People with degenerative cervical myelopathy are known to have impaired standing balance and walking abilities, but less is known about balance responses during walking. The aim of this project was to assess reactive balance impairments during walking in people with degenerative cervical myelopathy (PwDCM). We hypothesized that center of mass motion following perturbations would be larger in PwDCM
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Accuracy of unilateral and bilateral gait assessment using a mobile gait analysis system at different walking speeds Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Lars Reinhardt, René Schwesig, Stephan Schulze, Lars Donath, Eduard Kurz
Previous research on the accuracy of mobile measurement systems has focused on parameters related to the whole gait cycle. Specifically, bilateral gait characteristics were primarily used as outcome measures. How accurate are unilateral gait characteristics detected using a mobile system at various fixed walking speeds? Gait analysis during treadmill walking at velocities (VEL) of 2.5 (v1), 4.5 (v2)
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Anatomical leg length discrepancy in children: Can it be accurately determined using 3-D motion capturing? Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Harald Böhm, Sophie M. Reinhold, Chakravarty U. Dussa
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is common in youth and is cause by several conditions. Long leg X-rays is the gold standard technique of measuring LLD. It is highly accurate and reliable compared to clinical method, but expose the subject to radiation. Instrumented Gait Analysis (IGA) serves not only as a means to measure joint kinematics during gait but also as a valuable tool for assessing Leg Length
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Comparing the effects of different circular vection stimuli on upright stance Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Noor J. Hamam, Taylor W. Cleworth
Upright quiet stance is maintained through the complex integration of sensory information from the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems [1]. Virtual reality (VR) is a well-established tool that has been used to study sensory contributions to balance and induce visual perturbations. Previous assessments of virtual environments have suggested that VR can be used to create various visual stimuli
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Systematic review of automatic post-stroke gait classification systems Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Yiran Jiao, Rylea Hart, Stacey Reading, Yanxin Zhang
Gait classification is a clinically helpful task performed after a stroke in order to guide rehabilitation therapy. Gait disorders are commonly identified using observational gait analysis in clinical settings, but this approach is limited due to low reliability and accuracy. Data-driven gait classification can quantify gait deviations and categorise gait patterns automatically possibly improving reliability
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The impact of varying trolley case usage modes and weights on body posture Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Mingxi Li, Rong Liu, Shiying Wu, Ying Lv, Yi Jia, Chenyan Wang
To study the body posture characteristics when walking with trolley case, and to explore the effects of different usage methods and weights of trolley case on body posture characteristics. Fifteen subjects pushed and pulled(Condition 1 and 2) the case with three load weights of 10 %, 20 % and 30 % of their own body weight with 0 % no load as baseline for both conditions. The basic gait parameters,
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A prospective clinical and biomechanical analysis of feet following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis for end stage hallux rigidus Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 R.A Rajan, M. Kerr, A. Hafesji-Wade, C.J. Osler, T. Outram
Hallux Rigidus is the result of degeneration of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint (1st MTPJ). In end-stage hallux rigidus, treatment is mainly surgical with arthrodesis being a favourable option. Although the biomechanical effects of arthrodesis have been examined, a detailed comparison of pre- and post-operative biomechanics has yet to be conducted. Does 1st MTPJ arthrodesis positively affect foot
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Differences of gait adaptability behavior between young and healthy older adults during a locomotor pointing task in virtual reality Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Lisa Delbes, Nicolas Mascret, Cédric Goulon, Gilles Montagne
Gait adaptability training programs to prevent falls in healthy older adults can be proposed in virtual reality. The development of training programs requires the characterization of the target population. Before proposing an innovative training program to develop gait adaptability behavior of healthy older adults in fully immersive virtual reality, we had to compare gait adaptability behavior between
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Cues to land softly and quietly result in acute reductions in ground reaction force loading rates in runners Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Lauren K. Sara, Logan W. Gaudette, José Roberto de Souza Júnior, Adam S. Tenforde, Lindsay Wasserman, Caleb D. Johnson
A common gait retraining goal for runners is reducing vertical ground reaction force (GRF) loading rates (LRs), which have been associated with injury. Many gait retraining programs prioritize an internal focus of attention, despite evidence supporting an external focus of attention when a specific outcome is desired (e.g., LR reduction). Does an external focus of attention (using cues for quiet, soft
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Impact of lumbar delayed-onset muscle soreness on postural stability in standing postures Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Julien Ducas, Sahel Memari, Mariève Houle, Yves Schwendenmann, Jacques Abboud, Éric Yiou, Martin Descarreaux
Similar impact on proprioception has been observed in participants with lumbar delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and chronic low back pain (LBP), raising questions about the relevance of lumbar DOMS as a suitable pain model for LBP when assessing back pain-related postural stability changes. Does lumbar DOMS impact postural stability? Twenty healthy adults participated in this experimental study
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Effects of foot orthoses on running kinetics and kinematics: A systematic review and meta-analysis Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Abu Jor, Noelle W.K. Lau, Aliyeh Daryabor, Mark W.P. Koh, Wing-Kai Lam, Hiroaki Hobara, Toshiki Kobayashi
Foot orthoses (FOs) are often prescribed by clinicians to treat foot and ankle conditions, prevent running injuries, and enhance performance. However, the lack of higher-order synthesis of clinical trials makes it challenging for clinicians to adopt an evidence-based approach to FOs’ prescriptions. A systematic search of seven databases was conducted from inception to February 2023. The analysis was
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The association of pain with gait spatiotemporal parameters in children with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Hyo-Jung Jeong, Joyce M. Engel, Michael Muriello, Donald Basel, Brooke A. Slavens
Children with hypermobility spectrum disorder/hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HSD/hEDS) have a high prevalence of chronic pain, which may influence gait dynamics. However, little is known about pain outcomes and their association with gait spatiotemporal parameters in children with HSD/hEDS. Does pain correlate with gait spatiotemporal parameters in children with HSD/hEDS? Eighteen children with
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Pre-operative gait kinematics and kinetics do not change following surgery in adolescent patients with femoroacetabular impingement Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Alex M. Loewen, William Z. Morris, Sophia Ulman, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Dan J. Sucato, David A. Podeszwa, Henry B. Ellis
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where the femoral head-neck junction collides with the acetabulum. Open or arthroscopic treatment of FAI aims to increase hip motion while reducing impingement during passive or dynamic movements. What are the biomechanical characteristics of the hip and pelvis in adolescents and young adults diagnosed with FAI syndrome 1) pre-operatively compared to
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Running biomechanics differ during and after pregnancy compared to females who have never been pregnant Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Jennifer J. Bagwell, Elizabeth Avila, Nicholas Reynolds, Jo Armour Smith, Kevin Valenzuela, Dimitrios Katsavelis
Perinatal running participation has increased recently; however, pregnancy related symptoms can limit activity. Perinatal running biomechanics could inform interventions to help perinatal individuals maintain an active lifestyle. Are perinatal running biomaechanics and muscle activation different compared to nulligravida females? Sixteen pregnant participants completed self-selected velocity running
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Clinic- and laboratory-based measures of postural control in patellofemoral pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis and evidence gap map Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Natanael P. Batista, Danilo de Oliveira Silva, Luis Mochizuki, Grant E. Norte, David M. Bazett-Jones
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder associated with functional impairments. Although postural control is commonly assessed in people with PFP, there are inconsistent results regarding potential postural control deficits in this population. This review aims to evaluate whether postural control is impaired in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and the effectiveness of
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One-dimension statistical parametric mapping in lower limb biomechanical analysis: A systematic scoping review Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Tomer Yona, Netanel Kamel, Galya Cohen-Eick, Inbar Ovadia, Arielle Fischer
Biomechanics significantly impacts sports performance and injury prevention. Traditional methods like discrete point analysis simplify continuous kinetic and kinematic data, while one-dimensional Statistical Parametric Mapping (spm1d) evaluates entire movement curves. Nevertheless, spm1d's application in sports and injury research is limited. As no systematic review exists, we conducted a scoping systematic
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Postural balance control interventions in autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A systematic review Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Surabhi Date, Emily Munn, Georgia C. Frey
Postural control (PC) disturbances in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are associated with its severity. Varied sensorimotor interventions have been used for the management of these symptoms. However, there is a lack of a review elucidating all the available postural control interventions in ASD. To comprehensively present the variety of interventions targeted at improving PC in ASD and to provide future
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Peak tibial axial acceleration during walking is related to intact-side lower limb pain in persons with unilateral transtibial amputation Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Therese E. Parr, Shawn Farrokhi, Brad D. Hendershot, Courtney M. Butowicz
Persons who undergo unilateral transtibial amputation are at an increased risk of secondary musculoskeletal joint pain and degeneration, which has been linked to excessive loading rates of the intact-side limb. Tibial axial acceleration, a feasible measure of loading rates with wearable sensors, would be clinically useful to relate to joint pain in persons with unilateral transtibial amputation. What
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Update on the reliability of gait analysis interpretation in cerebral palsy: Inter-institution agreement Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Susan A. Rethlefsen, Alison Hanson, Eva Ciccodicola, Reiko Hara, Robert M. Kay, Hank Chambers, Tishya A.L. Wren
Studies have shown good reliability for gait analysis interpretation among surgeons from the same institution. However, reliability among surgeons from different institutions remains to be determined. Is gait analysis interpretation by surgeons from different institutions as reliable as it is for surgeons from the same institution? Gait analysis data for 67 patients with cerebral palsy (CP) were reviewed
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The influence of fear of falling on the control of upright stance across the lifespan Gait Posture (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 M. Hill, L. Brayne, E. Hosseini, M. Duncan, T. Muehlbauer, S.R. Lord, T.J. Ellmers
Standing at height, and subsequent changes in emotional state (e.g., fear of falling), lead to robust alterations in balance in adults. However, little is known about how height-induced postural threat affects balance performance in children. Children may lack the cognitive capability necessary to inhibit the processing of threat and fear-related stimuli, and as a result, may show more marked (and