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Filter by:The aim of this study is to validate a smart insoles system in comparison to the gold-standard GaitRite for a pathologic gait. The device evaluate gait parameters in real time thanks to an embedded algorithm based on the processing of inertial measurement unit and 19 sensors signals. At D0 and D7, the patient is evaluated by both the GaitRite® system and the FeetMe Monitor® system simultaneously. Hemiparetic patients have two measurements 7 days apart. The patient repeats 5 trials at a comfortable speed on the GaitRite® mat while wearing the FeetMe® insoles. Each measurement is repeated by 4 different operators. A total of 20 trials are made by the patient.
Background With the global population aging and life expectancy increasing, dementia has turned a priority in the health care system. In Chile, dementia is one of the most important causes of disability in elderly, corresponding nearly to 40% of cases, and the most rapidly growing cause of death in the last twenty years. Cognitive complaints are considered a marker able to predict cognitive and functional decline, incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and incident dementia. The Gero cohort is the Chilean core clinical project of the Gerocenter on Brain Health and Metabolism (GERO), whose aim is to establish the capacity in Chile to foster cutting edge and multidisciplinary research on aging. Objective This study has two main objectives. First, i) to analyze the rate of functional decline and progression to clinical dementia and their risks factors (biomedical, imaging, psychosocial, and clinical) in a community-dwelling elderly with subjective cognitive complaint, through a population-based study. Second, ii) to build the capacity to undertake clinical research on brain aging and dementia disorders and create Data-Bank and Bio-Banks with an appropriate infrastructure to further studies and facilitate access to the data and samples for research. Methods The Gero cohort aims at recruiting 300 elderly subjects (>70 years) from the community of Santiago (Chile), following them up for at least 3 years. Eligible people are non-demented adults with subjective cognitive complaint, which are reported either by the participant, the proxy or both. Participants are identified through a household census. The protocol of evaluation is based on a multidimensional approach including socio-demographic, biomedical, psychosocial, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric and motor assessments. Neuroimaging, blood and stool sample samples are also included. This multidimensional evaluation is carried out in a baseline assessment and 3 follow-ups assessment, at 18 and 36 months. In addition, in months 6, 24, and 30, a telephone interview is done in order to keep contact with the participants and to assess general well-being.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by a non‐progressive injury in the developing brain, which leads to problems in functional mobility, posture, neuro musculoskeletal functions and gait. Around 75% of children with CP are ambulatory however they have gait problems such as excessive knee flexion, stiff knee, crouch gait or equinus which affects the quality of gait. When constructing an effective treatment plan in children with CP, a comprehensive assessment should be performed. One of the most essential assessments is gait analysis. Gait analysis is used in the quantitative assessment of gait disturbances providing functional diagnosis, assessment for treatment, planning, and monitoring of progress. Gait analysis aims to determine the factors leading to gait disturbances. To reach this aim, a large amount of quantitative data concerning the gait characteristics of a patient is analyzed. The assessment of these data can be performed via standardized clinical videos, recorded with numerical video cameras used in conjunction with optical 3D systems. The purpose of this study was to confirm the test-retest reliability of a commercially available body-worn sensor— G-Walk® sensor system—for spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with CP.
The ability to voluntarily move the ankles is important for walking. After spinal cord injury (SCI), this ability is impaired because of changes in the communication between the brain, spinal cord, and body. Whole body vibration (WBV) is a treatment that increases voluntary muscle control and decreases uncontrollable muscle movement in people with SCI. The purpose of this study is to understand how WBV can impact ankle control and uncontrollable muscle movement.
Objective of the study: To test the efficacy of theta burst cerebellar stimulation on dual task walking in Parkinson's disease using a cross-over design and wearing sensors technology Design: Twenty Parkinson's disease patients with no dementia will be recruited for a cross-over sham-controlled study. Each patient will undergo a sham stimulation or a single session of cerebellar theta burst stimulation with a wash out period of at least 14 days. Each patient will be evaluated before and after stimulation by a battery of gait and movement tests using wearing sensors technology .
The aim of the present study is to investigate reliability in dyslexic children and compare it with healthy peers.
Objective of the study: To test the efficacy of theta burst cerebellar stimulation on postural instability in progressive supranuclear palsy using a cross-over design and wearing sensors technology Design: Twenty probable PSP patients with no dementia and still able to walk will be recruited for a cross-over sham-controlled study. Each patient will undergo a sham stimulation or a single session of cerebellar theta burst stimulation with a wash out period of at least 14 days. Each patient will be evaluated before and after stimulation by berg balance tests (BBS), Tinetti scale, PSP-rating scale (PSP-RS), and a battery of gait and movement tests. Static balance was assessed by 30-seconds-trials in semitandem and tandem positions with eyes open and closed using wearing sensors technology.
This pilot work will determine the feasibility of tDCS intervention as an effective adjunct intervention to PT aimed at improving gait, balance, and mobility in older adults at risk of falling.
Limited ankle dorsiflexion adversely affects the weight bearing capacity, increases the knee extensor moment and causes insufficient maneuvers to change the center of gravity of the body in patients with hemiplegia. While biomechanical studies emphasized the importance of proximal tibiofibular joint and distal tibiofibular joint manipulations for ankle dorsiflexion, no studies examining the effect of corrective manipulation techniques applied to these two joints on foot posture, range of motion and balance were observed.
Spinal cord stimulation has been used to treat gait problems in Parkinson's disease, with positive results along some studies. The use of non-invasive stimulation can be an alternative to stimulate the spinal corn.