abstract：:In-shoe pressure measurement devices are used in research and clinic to quantify plantar foot pressures. Various devices are available, differing in size, sensor number and type; therefore accuracy and repeatability. Three devices (Medilogic, Tekscan and Pedar) were examined in a 2 day×3 trial design, quantifying inso...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Price C,Parker D,Nester C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elite endurance runners are characterised by their performance ability and higher running economy. However, there is relatively little research aimed at identifying the biomechanical characteristics of this group. This study aimed to understand how motions of the pelvis, lumbar spine and thorax change with speed in a ...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Preece SJ,Mason D,Bramah C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate lower limb biomechanical strategy during stair walking in patients with diabetes and patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a population known to exhibit lower limb muscular weakness. METHODS:The peak lower limb joint moments of twenty-two patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and thir...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Brown SJ,Handsaker JC,Maganaris CN,Bowling FL,Boulton AJ,Reeves ND

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased ankle muscle coactivation during gait has frequently been observed as an adaptation strategy to compensate for postural instability in adults after stroke. However, it remains unclear whether the muscle coactivation pattern increases or decreases after balance training. The aim of this study was to investiga...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Kitatani R,Ohata K,Sakuma K,Aga Y,Yamakami N,Hashiguchi Y,Yamada S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) are at a high risk of falling especially during more challenging locomotor tasks such as obstacle-crossing. The current study aimed to identify the risk factors for tripping in these patients during trailing-limb obstacle-crossing. Fourteen patients with type II DM with or wi...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Hsu WC,Liu MW,Lu TW

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is estimated that approximately 45% of the U.S. population will develop knee osteoarthritis, a disease that creates significant economic burdens in both direct and indirect costs. Laterally wedged insoles have been frequently recommended to reduce knee abduction moments and to manage knee osteoarthritis. However, i...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Weinhandl JT,Sudheimer SE,Van Lunen BL,Stewart K,Hoch MC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patellar tendinopathy is a highly prevalent overuse injury, and most treatments are only effective to some extent. This persistence of complaints could be linked to changed proprioception. One study showed diminished proprioception in athletes with lateral epicondylitis. Aim of this study was to determine diffe...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Groot HE,van der Worp H,Nijenbanning L,Diercks RL,Zwerver J,van den Akker-Scheek I

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate intra- and inter-session reliability of gait data in hypermobile and normal adults, and from this, determine the minimum detectable change (MDC) through 3D gait analysis (GA) measurement. METHODS:Thirteen people with normal flexibility (Beighton score 0.82 ± 1.2) and 14 hypermobile people (Beight...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Bates AV,McGregor AH,Alexander CM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonlinear dynamics quantifies gait variability patterns, which can be useful in evaluating functional ability. A commonly used nonlinear technique is detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA). Safety support structures have previously been shown to alter DFA during gait. However, the effect of a nonweight-supporting treadm...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Stout RD,Wittstein MW,LoJacono CT,Rhea CK

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obesity is commonly associated with a pes planus foot type and altered lower limb joint function during walking. However, limited information has been reported on dynamic intersegment foot motion with the level of obesity in children. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between intersegmen...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Mahaffey R,Morrison SC,Bassett P,Drechsler WI,Cramp MC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postural instability is one of most disabling motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Indices of multi-muscle synergies are new measurements of movement and postural stability. OBJECTIVES:Multi-muscle synergies stabilizing vertical posture were studied in Parkinson's disease patients without clinical symptom...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Falaki A,Huang X,Lewis MM,Latash ML

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spatiotemporal gait cycle characteristics were assessed at early (P1), and late (P2) pregnancy, as well as at 2 months (PP1) and 6 months (PP2) postpartum. A substantial decrease in walking speed was observed throughout the pregnancy, with the slowest speed (1±0.2m/s) being during the third trimester. Walking at slowe...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Błaszczyk JW,Opala-Berdzik A,Plewa M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jogging strollers have become increasingly popular as they allow a parent the freedom to run without having to leave their children. Few studies have examined the effects of running with a stroller and no study to date has examined the effects on joint kinematics. The aim of this study was to compare lower l...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： O'Sullivan R,Kiernan D,Malone A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many Parkinson's disease (PD) patients show asymmetries in balance control during quiet stance and in response to perturbations (i.e., reactive balance control) in the sagittal plane. In addition, PD patients show a reduced ability to anticipate to self-induced disturbances, but it is not clear whether these anticipat...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Boonstra TA,van Kordelaar J,Engelhart D,van Vugt JP,van der Kooij H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characterisation of free-living physical activity requires the use of validated and reliable monitors. This study reports an evaluation of the validity and reliability of the activPAL3 monitor for the detection of posture and stepping in both adults and young people. Twenty adults (median 27.6y; IQR22.6y) and 8 young ...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Sellers C,Dall P,Grant M,Stansfield B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several studies have investigated walking characteristics in hip dysplasia patients, but so far none have described all hip rotational degrees of freedom during the whole gait cycle. This descriptive study reports 3D joint angles and torques, and furthermore extends previous studies with muscle and joint c...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Skalshøi O,Iversen CH,Nielsen DB,Jacobsen J,Mechlenburg I,Søballe K,Sørensen H

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies reported on the potential benefits of submaximum clenching of the jaw on human postural control in upright unperturbed stance. However, it remained unclear whether these effects might also be observed among active controls. The purpose of the present study, therefore, was to comparatively examine the in...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Ringhof S,Leibold T,Hellmann D,Stein T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent post-concussive symptoms are reported by 10-15% of individuals who suffer mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but their basis is often uncertain. One such symptom is disequilibrium, a sensation of impaired balance during standing and walking. The hypothesis for this study was that this subjective symptom is...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Pan T,Liao K,Roenigk K,Daly JJ,Walker MF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Derotation osteotomies of the femur and tibia are established procedures to improve transverse plane deformities during walking with inwardly pointing knees and in- and out toeing gait. However, effects of femoral derotation osteotomies on gait were reported to be small, and those for the tibia are not known. Therefor...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Böhm H,Hösl M,Dussa CU,Döderlein L

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence to suggest being overweight or obese places adults at greater risk of developing foot complications such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. However, no research has comprehensively examined the effects of overweight or obesity on the feet of individuals older than 60 years of age. T...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Mickle KJ,Steele JR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Habitual footwear use has been reported to influence foot structure with an acute exposure being shown to alter foot position and mechanics. The foot is highly specialised thus these changes in structure/position could influence functionality. This review aims to investigate the effect of footwear on gait, specificall...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Franklin S,Grey MJ,Heneghan N,Bowen L,Li FX

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A previous study reported a 45% incidence of falling among allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) patients during hospitalisation. We investigated balance and physical function in allo-HSCT patients. Thirty patients (18 men and 12 women) who underwent allo-HSCT between February 2013 and Septem...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Morishita S,Kaida K,Aoki O,Yamauchi S,Wakasugi T,Ikegame K,Ogawa H,Domen K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to present a reliable algorithm to discriminate between left/right foot contact using an accelerometer located over the lower lumbar spine. With the given accelerometer frame orientation, the side detection algorithm, based on the sign of the derivative of the sinusoidal shape obtained fro...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Ben Mansour K,Rezzoug N,Gorce P

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are an important healthcare concern in the older population and tripping is the primary cause. Greater swing foot-ground clearance is functional for tripping prevention. Trips frequently occur due to the lowest part of the shoe contacting the walking surface. Shoe design effects on swing foot-ground clearance ar...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Nagano H,Sparrow WA,Begg RK

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to compare coordination and coordination variability in backward and forward running and to investigate the effects of speed on coordination variability in both backward and forward running. Fifteen healthy male participants took part in this study to run forwards and backwards on a treadmi...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Mehdizadeh S,Arshi AR,Davids K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Gait Deviation Index (GDI) and Gait Profile Score (GPS) are the most used summary measures of gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, the reliability and agreement of these indices have not been investigated, limiting their clinimetric quality for research and clinical practice. The aim of this study w...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Rasmussen HM,Nielsen DB,Pedersen NW,Overgaard S,Holsgaard-Larsen A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Microsoft Kinect V2 for Windows, also known as the Xbox One Kinect, includes new and potentially far improved depth and image sensors which may increase its accuracy for assessing postural control and balance. The aim of this study was to assess the concurrent validity and reliability of kinematic data recorded us...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Clark RA,Pua YH,Oliveira CC,Bower KJ,Thilarajah S,McGaw R,Hasanki K,Mentiplay BF

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this paper, the Gait Deviation Index (GDI) was used as a convenient method to evaluate pre-to-postoperative gait pattern changes after total hip arthroplasty and identify factors which might be predictive of outcome. DESIGN:Three-dimensional gait data from a randomized clinical trial was used to determ...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Jensen C,Rosenlund S,Nielsen DB,Overgaard S,Holsgaard-Larsen A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crutches are commonly prescribed to patients with lower limb dysfunction during rehabilitation to assist with mobility. The aim of this study was to determine the energy expenditure for non-weight bearing crutch walking on level ground and ascending stairs at a self selected speed in a healthy adult population. Thirty...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Moran J,Murphy A,Murphy D,Austin A,Moran D,Cronin C,Guinan E,Hussey J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by increased joint resistance, caused by a mix of increased tissue stiffness, as well as involuntary reflex and background muscle activity. These properties can be quantified using a neuromechanical model of the musculoskeletal complex and instrumented assessment. The const...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Sloot LH,van der Krogt MM,de Gooijer-van de Groep KL,van Eesbeek S,de Groot J,Buizer AI,Meskers C,Becher JG,de Vlugt E,Harlaar J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional tests, such as the timed-up-and-go (TUG), are routinely used to screen for mobility issues and fall risk. While the TUG is easy to administer and evaluate, its single time-to-completion outcome may not discriminate between different mobility challenges. Wearable sensors provide an opportunity to collect a v...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Coulthard JT,Treen TT,Oates AR,Lanovaz JL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of falls and/or accidental injuries associated with cellular phone use during walking is growing rapidly. Understanding the effects of concurrent cell phone use on human gait may help develop safety guidelines for pedestrians. It was shown previously that older adults had more pronounced dual-task interfere...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Kao PC,Higginson CI,Seymour K,Kamerdze M,Higginson JS

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sought to (a) determine the domains of clinical balance impairments associated with Huntington's disease (HD), and (b) evaluate associations between balance test scores and other disease-related impairments. Eighteen subjects with genetically definite HD and 17 age-matched control subjects were evaluated on...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Jacobs JV,Boyd JT,Hogarth P,Horak FB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects on women of carrying an infant in front, focusing on the pelvic and spinal posture and the displacement of the body's center of gravity. For such, we compared mothers to non-mothers not carrying anything or carrying the same load (a doll) and the mothers carrying their infants. Twenty mothe...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Junqueira LD,Amaral LQ,Iutaka AS,Duarte M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the increasing use of video games involving whole body movements to enhance postural control in health prevention and rehabilitation, there is no consistent proof that training effects actually transfer to other balance tasks. The present study aimed to determine whether training effects on two different video...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Naumann T,Kindermann S,Joch M,Munzert J,Reiser M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Weight bearing asymmetry is common in patients with unilateral lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies. The Nintendo Wii Balance Board (WBB) has been suggested as a low-cost and widely-available tool to measure weight bearing asymmetry in a clinical environment; however no study has evaluated the validity of this tool ...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Abujaber S,Gillispie G,Marmon A,Zeni J Jr

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinematic data for gait analysis consists of joint angle curves plotted against percentages of the gait cycle. A typical gait analysis entails repeated measurement of the kinematic data. We present an automatic and computationally inexpensive method to choose the most representative curve and detect outliers amongst r...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Sangeux M,Polak J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal rotation gait is common among children with bilateral cerebral palsy. However, despite bilaterally increased femoral anteversion asymmetric internal rotation gait is often found. Femoral derotation osteotomy (FDO) is commonly performed bilaterally. Variable functional outcomes are reported especially in cases...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Niklasch M,Döderlein L,Klotz MC,Braatz F,Wolf SI,Dreher T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treadmill walking is commonly used to analyze several gait cycles in a limited space. Depth cameras, such as the low-cost and easy-to-use Kinect sensor, look promising for gait analysis on a treadmill for routine outpatient clinics. However, gait analysis is based on accurately detecting gait events (such as heel-stri...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Auvinet E,Multon F,Aubin CE,Meunier J,Raison M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has demonstrated clear advantages of using an external focus of attention in postural control tasks, presumably since it allows a more automatic control of posture to emerge. However, the influence of cognitive tasks on postural stability has produced discordant results. This study aimed to compare the effect...

journal_title：Gait & posture

authors： Polskaia N,Richer N,Dionne E,Lajoie Y

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00