Gait analysis using wearable sensors

W Tao, T Liu, R Zheng, H Feng - Sensors, 2012 - mdpi.com
Gait analysis using wearable sensors is an inexpensive, convenient, and efficient manner of
providing useful information for multiple health-related applications. As a clinical tool applied …

EMG-centered multisensory based technologies for pattern recognition in rehabilitation: state of the art and challenges

C Fang, B He, Y Wang, J Cao, S Gao - Biosensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
In the field of rehabilitation, the electromyography (EMG) signal plays an important role in
interpreting patients' intentions and physical conditions. Nevertheless, utilizing merely the …

Plantar pressure differences between obese and non-obese adults: a biomechanical analysis

AP Hills, EM Hennig, M McDonald… - International journal of …, 2001 - nature.com
OBJECTIVE: To investigate plantar pressure differences between obese and non-obese
adults during standing and walking protocols using a pressure distribution platform …

The influence of walking speed and footwear on plantar pressures in older adults

JM Burnfield, CD Few, OS Mohamed, J Perry - Clinical biomechanics, 2004 - Elsevier
Objective. To identify the influence of walking velocity and footwear condition on plantar
pressure variables in healthy older adults. Design. Single session data collection during …

The evaluation of plantar pressure distribution in obese and non-obese adults

M Birtane, H Tuna - Clinical Biomechanics, 2004 - Elsevier
Background. Although previous studies have generally reported increased plantar pressure
values with obesity, none of these studies has classified the obesity. Our aim in this study …

Does obesity influence foot structure and plantar pressure patterns in prepubescent children?

AM Dowling, JR Steele, LA Baur - International journal of obesity, 2001 - nature.com
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effects of obesity on plantar pressure distributions in
prepubescent children. DESIGN: Field-based, experimental data on BMI (body mass index) …

The biomechanics of adiposity–structural and functional limitations of obesity and implications for movement

AP Hills, EM Hennig, NM Byrne, JR Steele - Obesity reviews, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Obesity is a significant health problem and the incidence of the condition is increasing at an
alarming rate worldwide. Despite significant advances in the knowledge and understanding …

Effects of walking speed on plantar pressure patterns and hindfoot angular motion

D Rosenbaum, S Hautmann, M Gold, L Claes - Gait & posture, 1994 - Elsevier
Thirty healthy subjects were studied to determine whether and how changes in walking
speed affect plantar pressure distribution and hindfoot angular motion. A capacitive pressure …

Spatiotemporal and plantar pressure patterns of 1000 healthy individuals aged 3–101 years

MJ McKay, JN Baldwin, P Ferreira, M Simic, N Vanicek… - Gait & posture, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective The purpose of this study was to establish normative reference values for
spatiotemporal and plantar pressure parameters, and to investigate the influence of …

The effects of habitual footwear use: foot shape and function in native barefoot walkers

K D'AoÛt, TC Pataky, D De Clercq, P Aerts - Footwear Science, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
The human foot was anatomically modern long before footwear was invented, and is
adapted to barefoot walking on natural substrates. Understanding the biomechanics of …