Assessment of Gait Patterns during Crutch Assisted Gait through Spatial and Temporal Analysis
Marien Narvaez Dorado, Miguel Salazar, Joan Aranda

TL;DR
This study analyzed different crutch walking patterns using sensors to measure spatial and temporal gait parameters, aiming to improve rehabilitation practices.
Contribution
The study introduces a novel method for assessing crutch-assisted gait using instrumented crutches and spatial-temporal analysis.
Findings
Significant differences were found between four crutch gait patterns in terms of spatial and temporal parameters.
Instrumented crutches provided promising data for monitoring and characterizing assisted gait patterns.
The developed algorithm successfully segmented gait cycles and identified gait phases.
Abstract
The use of crutches is a common method of assisting people during recovery from musculoskeletal injuries in the lower limbs. There are several different ways to walk with crutches depending on the patient’s needs. The structure of crutch gaits or crutch gait patterns varies based on the delay between the aid and foot placement, the number of concurrent points of contact, and laterality. In a rehabilitation process, the prescribed pattern may differ according to the injury, the treatment and the individual’s condition. Clinicians may improve diagnosis, assessment, training, and treatment by monitoring and analyzing gait patterns. This study aimed to assess and characterize four crutch walking patterns using spatial and temporal parameters obtained from the instrumented crutches. For this purpose, 27 healthy users performed four different gait patterns over multiple trials. Each trial was…
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TopicsBalance, Gait, and Falls Prevention · Muscle activation and electromyography studies · Gait Recognition and Analysis
