Quantifying asymmetry in gait: the weighted universal symmetry index to evaluate 3d ground reaction forces

SA Alves, RM Ehrig, PC Raffalt, A Bender… - … in bioengineering and …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Though gait asymmetry is used as a metric of functional recovery in clinical rehabilitation,
there is no consensus on an ideal method for its evaluation. Various methods have been …

Pelvic symmetry is influenced by asymmetrical tonic neck reflex during young children's gait

E Gieysztor, A Pecuch, M Kowal, W Borowicz… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Gait is one of the examined functions in child development. It should be economical and
symmetrical. One test increasingly used by physiotherapists and pediatricians is …

Lower limb kinematics in individuals with hip osteoarthritis during gait: A focus on adaptative strategies and interlimb symmetry

M Porta, M Pau, B Leban, M Deidda, M Sorrentino… - Bioengineering, 2021 - mdpi.com
Among the functional limitations associated with hip osteoarthritis (OA), the alteration of gait
capabilities represents one of the most invalidating as it may seriously compromise the …

[HTML][HTML] Symmetry function–An effective tool for evaluating the gait symmetry of trans-femoral amputees

S Winiarski, A Rutkowska-Kucharska, M Kowal - Gait & Posture, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Prostheses can help persons with trans-femoral amputation (TFA) regain
normal function, but such individuals still exhibit gait deviations expressed in gait …

[HTML][HTML] Gait symmetry-A valid parameter for pre and post planning for total knee arthroplasty

W Alrawashdeh, HL Siebers, J Reim… - … of Musculoskeletal & …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: We aimed to determine whether GS can help to plan and rearrange the treated
side by using IMUs to measure the joint angle of the hip, knee, and ankle. We hypothesized …

Symmetry function in trans-tibial amputees gait supplied with the new concept of affordable dynamic foot prosthesis—case study

M Murawa, J Otworowski, S But, J Kabacinski… - Symmetry, 2023 - mdpi.com
The development of modern technologies has made it much easier to regain the ability to
walk after losing a lower limb. The variety of prosthetic feet available on the market allows for …

Patients with unilateral ankle arthritis have decreased discrete and time‐series limb symmetry compared to healthy controls

NEP Stark, J Streamer, R Queen - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Patients with ankle arthritis (AA) have side‐to‐side limb differences at the ankle and in
spatiotemporal measures; however, the degree of symmetry between limbs has not been …

Comparison of different symmetry indices for the quantification of dynamic joint angles

HL Siebers, W Alrawashdeh, M Betsch… - BMC Sports Science …, 2021 - Springer
Background Symmetry is a sign of physiological and healthy movements, as pathologies are
often described by increased asymmetries. Nevertheless, based on precisely measured …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of a New Gait Asymmetry Index in Patients After Unilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty

J Kabaciński, LB Dworak, M Murawa - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Comparing a given variable between the lower extremities (LEs)
usually involves calculating the value of a selected asymmetry index. The aim of this study …

Are the kinetics and kinematics of the surf pop-up related to the anthropometric characteristics of the surfer?

M Borgonovo-Santos, T Telles, J Nessler… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
The surf pop-up is a unique and challenging skill, critical to successful surfing.
Hypothesizing that anthropometric characteristics of surfers influence the pop-up …