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Shiwa T, Kawabata Y, Ishii T, Anan M. Effect of heel lift insertion on gait function in a patient with total hip arthroplasty with patient-perceived leg length difference: a case report. J Phys Ther Sci 2024; 36:81-86. [PMID: 38304151 PMCID: PMC10830159 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.36.81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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[Purpose] The effect of heel lift insertion on gait in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA) with patient-perceived leg length difference is seldom referenced in the literature. We used an AB design to investigate the alterations of gait function before and after inserting a heel lift on the non-operative side. [Participant and Methods] The participant had a patient-perceived leg length difference after THA and presented with gait disturbance. The survey phase was 10 days (phase A: normal physiotherapy for five days, and phase B: normal physiotherapy and heel lift insertion for another five days) from the 17th day following THA. The ambulatory task was conducted at a self-determined, comfortable pace and objectively assessed using an inertial sensor. [Results] The insertion of a heel lift partially improved the gait symmetry and the ratio of lumbar acceleration in three directions; it also corrected the patient-perceived leg length difference. [Conclusion] An investigation was carried out to examine the impact of a heel lift on gait in a single case of THA with patient-reported leg length difference. The application of a heel lift may enhance the relationship between the patient-perceived leg length difference, gait symmetry, and the ratio of lumbar acceleration in three dimensions.
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- Toru Shiwa
- Graduate School of Welfare Health Science, Oita University,
Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Soejima Orthopedic Hospital,
Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shuto General
Hospital, JA Yamaguchi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperative,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic, Soejima Orthopedic Hospital,
Japan
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- Physical Therapy Course, Faculty of Welfare and Health
Science, Oita University: 700 Dannoharu, Oita-shi, Oita 870-1192, Japan
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Koutalos AA, Varitimidis S, Malizos KN, Karachalios T. Revision total hip arthroplasty for aseptic loosening compared with primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: long-term clinical, functional and quality of life outcome data. Hip Int 2023; 33:889-898. [PMID: 35899870 DOI: 10.1177/11207000221115354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was the comparative assessment of long-term clinical (subjective and objective), functional and quality of life outcome data between primary and revision THA. METHODS 122 patients (130 hips) who underwent cementless revision THA of both components (TMT cup, Wagner SL stem, Zimmer Biomet) for aseptic loosening only (Group A) were compared to a matched group of 100 patients (100 hips) who underwent cementless primary THA for osteoarthritis (Synergy stem, R3 cup, Smith & Nephew) (Group B). Outcomes were evaluated with survival analysis curves, Harris Hip Score (HHS), WOMAC, Oxford Hip Score (OHS), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) and EQ-5D-5L scales. Mobility was assessed with walking speed, Timed Up And Go Test (TUG), Parker Mobility Score, Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and UCLA scores. RESULTS At a mean follow-up of 11.1 (8-17) years a cumulative success rate of 96% (95% CI, 96-99%) in Group A and 98% (95% CI, 97-99%) in Group B with operation for any reason as an endpoint was recorded. Statistically significant differences between groups were developed for WOMAC (Mann-Whitney U-test, p = 0.014), OHS (Mann-Whitney U-test, p = 0.020) and physical component of SF-12 scores (Mann-Whitney U-test, p = 0.029) only. Group A had less improvement in function as compared with group B. In Group A, in multiple regression analysis, patients' cognition (p = 0.001), BMI (p = 0.007) and pain (p = 0.022) were found to be independent factors influencing functional recovery (WOMAC). Similarly, pain (p = 0.03) was found to influence quality of life (EQ-5D-5). CONCLUSIONS In the long term, revision THA shows satisfactory but inferior clinical, functional, and quality of life outcomes when compared to primary THA. Residual pain, BMI and cognitive impairment independently affect functional outcomes.
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- Antonios A Koutalos
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Trauma, University General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Trauma, University General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Trauma, University General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Trauma, University General Hospital of Larissa, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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Cho HM, Seon J, Park J, Ahn J, Lee Y. Usefulness of the Kinect-V2 System for Determining the Global Gait Index to Assess Functional Recovery after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:3216-3224. [PMID: 36250557 PMCID: PMC9732587 DOI: 10.1111/os.13547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Korean Knee Society (KKS) score is used for functional evaluation during follow-up after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but it is time-consuming to measure and is limited by its subjective nature. We investigated whether the global gait asymmetry index (GGA) that can be obtained using the Kinect-V2 system could overcome the KKS limitations. METHODS Forty-three patients who underwent TKA from January 2019 to December 2019 were included. Postoperatively, regular follow-up was performed at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks, and at 4, 6, and 12 months. At each follow-up visit, the KKS was measured, and the walking path was followed with six Kinect-V2 systems. After allowing the participants to walk naturally, the range of motion of each joint of the lower extremity and GGA were obtained. Changes in the KKS and GGA scores and measurement times were investigated until the final follow-up. A statistical model was made to predict the KKS from the GGA score using data at all observed time points, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Turkey's post-hoc tests and Pearson correlation tests were used for evaluation. RESULTS Both the KKS and GGA scores improved significantly from 4 weeks postoperatively until the final follow-up. The measurement time was significantly shorter for the GGA (9.3 ± 1.4 min) than for the KKS (32.4 ± 9.2 min; P < 0.001) score. The predicted and actual KKS values clustered close to a straight line on the scatter plot, but the prediction was less accurate in the initial stage (2 weeks post-surgery) than at later time points. The mean absolute error (MAE) and root mean square of the error (RMSE) were considered to be poorly predicted in the initial stage (8 weeks post-surgery) compared to the later time-points (MAE ≥ 5 and RMSE ≥ 6 for 8 weeks post-surgery). CONCLUSION In the early phase after knee joint surgery (up to 12 weeks post-surgery), the GGA index does not predict the KKS well. However, after this time point, the GGA index can be simply measured in the outpatient department and may be able to replace the KKS. Thus, evaluation of the GGA index using the Kinect-V2 may be a useful method to evaluate functional recovery in the outpatient clinic after knee joint surgery.
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- Hong Man Cho
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryGwangju Veterans HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryGwangju Veterans HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryGwangju Veterans HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryGwangju Veterans HospitalGwangjuSouth Korea
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- Veterans Medical Research InstituteVeterans Health Service Medical CenterSeoulSouth Korea
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Foot contact forces can be used to personalize a wearable robot during human walking. Sci Rep 2022; 12:10947. [PMID: 35768457 PMCID: PMC9243054 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14776-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Individuals with below-knee amputation (BKA) experience increased physical effort when walking, and the use of a robotic ankle-foot prosthesis (AFP) can reduce such effort. The walking effort could be further reduced if the robot is personalized to the wearer using human-in-the-loop (HIL) optimization of wearable robot parameters. The conventional physiological measurement, however, requires a long estimation time, hampering real-time optimization due to the limited experimental time budget. This study hypothesized that a function of foot contact force, the symmetric foot force-time integral (FFTI), could be used as a cost function for HIL optimization to rapidly estimate the physical effort of walking. We found that the new cost function presents a reasonable correlation with measured metabolic cost. When we employed the new cost function in HIL ankle-foot prosthesis stiffness parameter optimization, 8 individuals with simulated amputation reduced their metabolic cost of walking, greater than 15% (p < 0.02), compared to the weight-based and control-off conditions. The symmetry cost using the FFTI percentage was lower for the optimal condition, compared to all other conditions (p < 0.05). This study suggests that foot force-time integral symmetry using foot pressure sensors can be used as a cost function when optimizing a wearable robot parameter.
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Kobsar D, Barden JM, Clermont C, Wilson JLA, Ferber R. Sex differences in the regularity and symmetry of gait in older adults with and without knee osteoarthritis. Gait Posture 2022; 95:192-197. [PMID: 35525152 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3D) motion measured at the lower back during walking can describe the regularity and symmetry of gait that may be related to osteoarthritis (OA) and functional status. However, gait speed and inherent sex differences, regardless of the presence of OA, may confound these measures. Therefore, there is a need to understand the effect of OA separately among males and females, without the confounding influence of gait speed. OBJECTIVE To investigate the difference in 3D gait regularity and symmetry measures between gait speed-matched males and females with and without knee OA. METHOD Gait regularity and symmetry were computed as autocorrelations of pelvic accelerations during treadmill walking in four groups of older adults: healthy asymptomatic females (AsymF; n = 44), healthy asymptomatic males (AsymM; n = 45), females diagnosed with knee OA (OAF; n = 44), and males diagnosed with knee OA (OAM; n = 45). Data were obtained from a larger research database, allowing for the matching of gait speed between groups. The main effect of OA, sex, and interaction effect between them was examined for the 3D gait regularity and symmetry measures at an alpha level of 0.05. RESULTS There was no main effect of OA on any variable, but there was a significant main effect of sex on mediolateral and anteroposterior gait regularity measures. Specifically, females demonstrated significantly greater gait regularity, most notably in the mediolateral directions compared to males. CONCLUSION Older adult females were found to display significantly greater mediolateral gait regularity as compared to males, regardless of the presence of OA. Further, this difference exists among matched gait speeds, suggesting it is not the result of gait speed. Overall, these results highlight the importance of sex-specific analyses and considering gait speed when examining gait acceleration patterns near the center of mass for both cross sectional and longitudinal gait assessments.
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- Dylan Kobsar
- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Regina, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculties of Medicine and Engineering, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Tang W, Flavell CA, Grant A, Doma K. The effects of exercise on function and pain following total hip arthroplasty: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2022.2062967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Wilson Tang
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Mobbs RJ, Perring J, Raj SM, Maharaj M, Yoong NKM, Sy LW, Fonseka RD, Natarajan P, Choy WJ. Gait metrics analysis utilizing single-point inertial measurement units: a systematic review. Mhealth 2022; 8:9. [PMID: 35178440 PMCID: PMC8800203 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth-21-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Wearable sensors, particularly accelerometers alone or combined with gyroscopes and magnetometers in an inertial measurement unit (IMU), are a logical alternative for gait analysis. While issues with intrusive and complex sensor placement limit practicality of multi-point IMU systems, single-point IMUs could potentially maximize patient compliance and allow inconspicuous monitoring in daily-living. Therefore, this review aimed to examine the validity of single-point IMUs for gait metrics analysis and identify studies employing them for clinical applications. METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines (PRISMA) were followed utilizing the following databases: PubMed; MEDLINE; EMBASE and Cochrane. Four databases were systematically searched to obtain relevant journal articles focusing on the measurement of gait metrics using single-point IMU sensors. RESULTS A total of 90 articles were selected for inclusion. Critical analysis of studies was conducted, and data collected included: sensor type(s); sensor placement; study aim(s); study conclusion(s); gait metrics and methods; and clinical application. Validation research primarily focuses on lower trunk sensors in healthy cohorts. Clinical applications focus on diagnosis and severity assessment, rehabilitation and intervention efficacy and delineating pathological subjects from healthy controls. DISCUSSION This review has demonstrated the validity of single-point IMUs for gait metrics analysis and their ability to assist in clinical scenarios. Further validation for continuous monitoring in daily living scenarios and performance in pathological cohorts is required before commercial and clinical uptake can be expected.
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- Ralph Jasper Mobbs
- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, Australia
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Alrawashdeh W, Siebers HL, Reim J, Rath B, Tingart M, Eschweiler J. Gait symmetry - A valid parameter for pre and post planning for total knee arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF MUSCULOSKELETAL & NEURONAL INTERACTIONS 2022; 22:102-112. [PMID: 35234165 PMCID: PMC8919661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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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 that the kinematics in healthy individuals for both sides are approximately equal during walking. METHODS IMUs were used to measure the joint angles of 25 healthy participants during walking. The participants performed the 10-meter walk test. The normalized symmetry index (SInorm) was used to calculate the symmetry of joint angles for the hip, knee, and ankle throughout the gait cycle. RESULTS The SInorm demonstrated high symmetry between both legs; and the ranges were -1.5% and 1.1% for the hip, -3.0% and 3.1% for the knee, and -12% and 9.2% for the ankle joint angle throughout the gait cycle. CONCLUSION The SInorm provides strong information that can be helpful in the planning process for the surgeries. Further, the IMUs system gives the possibility to measure the patients before their surgeries and use their data to plan and rearrange for the operated side.
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- Waleed Alrawashdeh
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany,Corresponding author: Waleed Alrawashdeh, M.A., Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen, Wels, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Rose MJ, Costello KE, Eigenbrot S, Torabian K, Kumar D. Inertial measurement units and application for remote healthcare in hip and knee osteoarthritis: a narrative review (Preprint). JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2021; 9:e33521. [PMID: 35653180 PMCID: PMC9204569 DOI: 10.2196/33521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Measuring and modifying movement-related joint loading is integral to the management of lower extremity osteoarthritis (OA). Although traditional approaches rely on measurements made within the laboratory or clinical environments, inertial sensors provide an opportunity to quantify these outcomes in patients’ natural environments, providing greater ecological validity and opportunities to develop large data sets of movement data for the development of OA interventions. Objective This narrative review aimed to discuss and summarize recent developments in the use of inertial sensors for assessing movement during daily activities in individuals with hip and knee OA and to identify how this may translate to improved remote health care for this population. Methods A literature search was performed in November 2018 and repeated in July 2019 and March 2021 using the PubMed and Embase databases for publications on inertial sensors in hip and knee OA published in English within the previous 5 years. The search terms encompassed both OA and wearable sensors. Duplicate studies, systematic reviews, conference abstracts, and study protocols were also excluded. One reviewer screened the search result titles by removing irrelevant studies, and 2 reviewers screened study abstracts to identify studies using inertial sensors as the main sensing technology and a primary outcome related to movement quality. In addition, after the March 2021 search, 2 reviewers rescreened all previously included studies to confirm their relevance to this review. Results From the search process, 43 studies were determined to be relevant and subsequently included in this review. Inertial sensors have been successfully implemented for assessing the presence and severity of OA (n=11), assessing disease progression risk and providing feedback for gait retraining (n=7), and remotely monitoring intervention outcomes and identifying potential responders and nonresponders to interventions (n=14). In addition, studies have validated the use of inertial sensors for these applications (n=8) and analyzed the optimal sensor placement combinations and data input analysis for measuring different metrics of interest (n=3). These studies show promise for remote health care monitoring and intervention delivery in hip and knee OA, but many studies have focused on walking rather than a range of activities of daily living and have been performed in small samples (<100 participants) and in a laboratory rather than in a real-world environment. Conclusions Inertial sensors show promise for remote monitoring, risk assessment, and intervention delivery in individuals with hip and knee OA. Future opportunities remain to validate these sensors in real-world settings across a range of activities of daily living and to optimize sensor placement and data analysis approaches.
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- Michael J Rose
- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, United States
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, United States
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
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Reh J, Schmitz G, Hwang TH, Effenberg AO. Acoustic Feedback in Gait Rehabilitation-Pre-Post Effects in Patients With Unilateral Hip Arthroplasty. Front Sports Act Living 2021; 3:654546. [PMID: 34027404 PMCID: PMC8138186 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2021.654546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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It is known that patients after unilateral hip arthroplasty still suffer from a deficient gait pattern compared to healthy individuals one year after surgery. Through the method of gait sonification, it may be possible to achieve a more efficient training and a more physiological gait pattern. Increased loads on the musculoskeletal system could thus be reduced and rehabilitation times shortened. In a previous investigation with this patient group, we found immediate gait pattern changes during training with dual mode acoustic feedback [real-time feedback (RTF) and instructive model sequences (IMS)]. To determine whether an effect persists without the immediate use of acoustic feedback, we analyze data from four times of testing. Following unilateral hip arthroplasty 22 patients participated in an intervention of ten gait training sessions of 20 min each. During gait training the sonification group (SG) (n = 11) received an acoustic feedback consisting of RTF and IMS compared to a control group (CG) (n = 11). Pre-test, intermediate test, post-test, and re-test were conducted using an inertial sensor-based motion analysis system. We found significant effects (α = 0.05) regarding step length and range of motion (RoM) of the hip joint. Step length of the affected leg increased in the SG from intermediate test to post-test but decreased in the CG [intermediate test: (SG) 0.63 m ± 0.12 m, (CG) 0.63 m ± 0.09 m; post-test: (SG) 0.66 m ± 0.11 m, (CG) 0.60 m ± 0.09 m]. However, from the post-test to the re-test a reverse development was observed [re-test: (SG) 0.63 m ± 0.10 m, (CG) 0.65 m ± 0.09 m]. Also, from post-test to re-test a decrease in the RoM of the unaffected hip for the SG but an increase for the CG could be observed [post-test: (SG) 44.10° ± 7.86°, (CG) 37.05° ± 7.21°; re-test: (SG) 41.73° ± 7.38°, (CG) 40.85° ± 9.28°]. Regarding further parameters, significant interactions in step duration as well as increases in stride length, gait speed, cadence, and a decrease in ground contact time from pre-test to re-test were observed for both groups. Clinical Trial Registration: https://www.drks.de/drks_web/, identifier DRKS00022570.
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- Julia Reh
- Institute of Sports Science, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Science, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Science, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Science, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Porta M, Pau M, Leban B, Deidda M, Sorrentino M, Arippa F, Marongiu G. Lower Limb Kinematics in Individuals with Hip Osteoarthritis during Gait: A Focus on Adaptative Strategies and Interlimb Symmetry. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:bioengineering8040047. [PMID: 33924515 PMCID: PMC8069064 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8040047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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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 quality of life of the affected individual. The use of quantitative techniques for human movement analysis has been found valuable in providing accurate and objective measures of kinematics and kinetics of gait in individuals with hip OA, but few studies have reported in-depth analyses of lower limb joint kinematics during gait and, in particular, there is a scarcity of data on interlimb symmetry. Such aspects were investigated in the present study which tested 11 individuals with hip OA (mean age 68.3 years) and 11 healthy controls age- and sex-matched, using 3D computerized gait analysis to perform point-by-point comparisons of the joint angle trends of hip, knee, and ankle. Angle-angle diagrams (cyclograms) were also built to compute several parameters (i.e., cyclogram area and orientation and Trend Symmetry) from which to assess the degree of interlimb symmetry. The results show that individuals with hip OA exhibit peculiar gait patterns characterized by severe modifications of the physiologic trend at hip level even in the unaffected limb (especially during the stance phase), as well as minor (although significant) alterations at knee and ankle level. The symmetry analysis also revealed that the effect of the disease in terms of interlimb coordination is present at knee joint as well as hip, while the ankle joint appears relatively preserved from specific negative effects from this point of view. The availability of data on such kinematic adaptations may be useful in supporting the design of specific rehabilitative strategies during both preoperative and postoperative periods.
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- Micaela Porta
- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (Micaela Porta); (Massimiliano Pau); (B.L.); (M.D.); (M.S.); (F.A.)
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09042 Monserrato, Italy
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +39-070-6094368
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Wang L, Sun Y, Li Q, Liu T, Yi J. IMU-Based Gait Normalcy Index Calculation for Clinical Evaluation of Impaired Gait. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2021; 25:3-12. [PMID: 32224469 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2020.2982978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Inertial measurement units (IMU) have been used for gait analysis in many clinical studies, as a more convenient, low cost and less restricted alternative to the laboratory-based motion capture systems or instrumented walkways. Spatial-temporal gait parameters such as gait cycle duration and stride length calculated from the IMUs were often used in these studies for evaluating the impaired gait. However, the spatial-temporal information provided by IMUs is limited, and sometime suffers incomplete and less effective evaluation. In this study, we develop a novel IMU-based method for clinical gait evaluation. Nine gait variables including three spatial-temporal parameters and six kinematic parameters are extracted from two shank-mounted IMUs for quantifying patient's gait deviations. Based on those parameters, an IMU-based gait normalcy index (INI) is derived to evaluate the overall gait performance. Eight inpatient subjects with gait impairments caused by n-hexane neuropathy and ten healthy subjects were recruited. The proposed gait variables and INI were examined on the inpatients at three to five time instants during the rehabilitation process until being discharged. A comparison with healthy subjects and statistical analysis for the changes of gait variables and INI demonstrated that the proposed new set of gait variables and INI can provide adequate and effective information for quantifying gait abnormalities, and help understanding the progress of gait and effectiveness of therapy during rehabilitation process.
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Kobsar D, Masood Z, Khan H, Khalil N, Kiwan MY, Ridd S, Tobis M. Wearable Inertial Sensors for Gait Analysis in Adults with Osteoarthritis-A Scoping Review. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20247143. [PMID: 33322187 PMCID: PMC7763184 DOI: 10.3390/s20247143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Our objective was to conduct a scoping review which summarizes the growing body of literature using wearable inertial sensors for gait analysis in lower limb osteoarthritis. We searched six databases using predetermined search terms which highlighted the broad areas of inertial sensors, gait, and osteoarthritis. Two authors independently conducted title and abstract reviews, followed by two authors independently completing full-text screenings. Study quality was also assessed by two independent raters and data were extracted by one reviewer in areas such as study design, osteoarthritis sample, protocols, and inertial sensor outcomes. A total of 72 articles were included, which studied the gait of 2159 adults with osteoarthritis (OA) using inertial sensors. The most common location of OA studied was the knee (n = 46), followed by the hip (n = 22), and the ankle (n = 7). The back (n = 41) and the shank (n = 40) were the most common placements for inertial sensors. The three most prevalent biomechanical outcomes studied were: mean spatiotemporal parameters (n = 45), segment or joint angles (n = 33), and linear acceleration magnitudes (n = 22). Our findings demonstrate exceptional growth in this field in the last 5 years. Nevertheless, there remains a need for more longitudinal study designs, patient-specific models, free-living assessments, and a push for "Code Reuse" to maximize the unique capabilities of these devices and ultimately improve how we diagnose and treat this debilitating disease.
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- Dylan Kobsar
- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada;
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; (Z.M.); (H.K.); (N.K.); (M.Y.K.); (M.T.)
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Ismailidis P, Nüesch C, Kaufmann M, Clauss M, Pagenstert G, Eckardt A, Ilchmann T, Mündermann A. Measuring gait kinematics in patients with severe hip osteoarthritis using wearable sensors. Gait Posture 2020; 81:49-55. [PMID: 32679463 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The popularity of inertial sensors in gait analysis is steadily rising. To date, an application of a wearable inertial sensor system for assessing gait in hip osteoarthritis (OA) has not been reported. RESEARCH QUESTION Can the known kinematic differences between patients with hip OA and asymptomatic control subjects be measured using the inertial sensor system RehaGait®? METHODS The patients group consisted of 22 patients with unilateral hip OA scheduled for total hip replacement. Forty-five age matched healthy control subjects served as control group. All subjects walked for a distance of 20 m at their self-selected speed. Spatiotemporal parameters and sagittal kinematics at the hip, knee, and ankle including range of motion (ROM) were measured using the RehaGait® system. RESULTS Patients with hip OA walked at a slower walking speed (-0.18 m/s, P < 0.001) and with shorter stride length (-0.16 m, P < 0.001), smaller hip ROM during stance (-11.6°, P < 0.001) and swing (-11.3°, P < 0.001) and smaller knee ROM during terminal stance and swing (-9.0° and-11.5°, P < 0.001). Patients had a smaller hip ROM during stance and swing and smaller knee ROM during terminal stance and swing in the affected compared to the unaffected side (P < 0.001). SIGNIFICANCE The differences in spatiotemporal and kinematic gait parameters between patients with hip OA and age matched control subjects assessed using the inertial sensor system agree with those documented for camera-based systems. Hence, the RehaGait® system can measure gait kinematics characteristic for hip OA, and its use in daily clinical practice is feasible.
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- Petros Ismailidis
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Clarahof Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery, Clarahofweg 19a, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- ENDO-Team, Hirslanden Klinik, Birshof, Reinacherstrasse 28, 4142 Münchenstein, Switzerland
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- ENDO-Team, Hirslanden Klinik, Birshof, Reinacherstrasse 28, 4142 Münchenstein, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Department of Spine Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Increased Muscle Strength Limits Postural Sway During Daily Living Activities in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 99:608-612. [PMID: 31977324 PMCID: PMC7292493 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of maximal strength training on postural sway after total hip arthroplasty, performed before and after a battery of physical performance tests that resemble daily living activities. Design This study is an exploratory study based on data from a 3-mo randomized controlled trial involving 54 total hip arthroplasty patients performing maximal strength training or conventional rehabilitation. At 3, 6, and 12 mos postoperatively, postural sway was evaluated in two gait tests; ie, one test before and one test after conducting a battery of physical performance tests. Results At 3 mos postoperatively, postural sway in the test after was significantly higher for the conventional rehabilitation group than the maximal strength training group (P = 0.045); however, there was no between-group difference at the test before (P = 0.670). Postural sway was also significantly higher in the test after compared with the test before in the conventional rehabilitation group (P < 0.001). No difference was found between the test before and test after in the maximal strength training group (P = 0.713). At 6 and 12 mos postoperatively, there were no statistically significant within- or between-group differences in postural sway. Conclusions Increased muscular strength limits postural sway 3 mos postoperatively in total hip arthroplasty patients after a demanding battery of physical performance tests simulating daily living activities.
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Gait Training Using the Honda Walking Assistive Device ® in a Patient Who Underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Single-Subject Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 55:medicina55030069. [PMID: 30875846 PMCID: PMC6473675 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55030069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background and objectives: The Honda Walking Assistive device® (HWA) is a light and easy wearable robot device for gait training, which assists patients’ hip flexion and extension movements to guide hip joint movements during gait. However, the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted gait training after total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains unclear. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of this gait training intervention using HWA in a patient who underwent THA. Materials and methods: The patient was a 76-year-old woman with right hip osteoarthritis. Gait training using HWA was implemented for 20 sessions in total, five times per week from 1 week to 5 weeks after THA. Self-selected walking speed (SWS), step length (SL), cadence, timed up and go (TUG), range of motion (ROM) of hip extension, and hip abduction and extension torque were measured preoperatively, and at 1 (pre-HWA), 2, 3, 4, 5 (post-HWA), and 10 weeks (follow-up) after THA. The gait patterns at SWS without HWA were measured by using three-dimensional (3D) gait analysis and an integrated electromyogram (iEMG). Results: The patient completed 20 gait training sessions with no adverse event. Hip abduction torque at the operative side, hip extension torque, SWS, SL, and cadence were higher at post-HWA than at pre-HWA. In particular, SWS, TUG, and hip torque were remarkably increased 3 weeks after THA and improved to almost the same levels at follow-up. Maximum hip extension angle and hip ROM during gait were higher at post-HWA than at pre-HWA. Maximum and minimum anterior pelvic tilt angles were lower at post-HWA than at pre-HWA. The iEMG of the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius in the stance phase were lower at post-HWA than preoperatively and at pre-HWA. Conclusions: In this case, the gait training using HWA was safe and feasible, and could be effective for the early improvement of gait ability, hip function, and gait pattern after THA.
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Gomi M, Maezawa K, Nozawa M, Yuasa T, Sugimoto M, Hayashi A, Mikawa S, Kaneko K. Early clinical evaluation of total hip arthroplasty by three-dimensional gait analysis and muscle strength testing. Gait Posture 2018; 66:214-220. [PMID: 30205317 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND As improvement of gait is an important reason for patients to undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) and they generally tend to evaluate its success based on postoperative walking ability, objective functional evaluation of postoperative gait is important. However, the patient's normal gait before osteoarthritis is unknown and the changes that will occur postoperatively are unclear. We investigated the change in gait and hip joint muscle strength after THA by using a portable gait rhythmograph (PGR) and muscle strength measuring device. PATIENT AND METHODS The subjects were 46 women (mean age: 65.9 years) with osteoarthritis of the hip. Gait analysis and muscle strength testing were performed before THA, as well as 3 weeks and 3 months after surgery. We measured the walking speed, step length, and gait trajectory using PGR prospectively. PGR is attached to the patient's waist and records signals at a sampling rate of 100 Hz. Isometric torque of hip flexion and abduction were measured by using a hand-held dynamometer. RESULTS There was no improvement at 3 weeks postoperatively, but the walking speed, stride length and muscle strength were clearly showed improvement at 3 months postoperatively. The walking trajectory was not normal preoperatively, since the trajectory was not symmetrical and did not intersect in the midline or form a butterfly pattern, and abnormality of the trajectory tended to persist postoperative 3 months despite resolution of hip joint pain after surgery. CONCLUSION Since postoperative improvement of gait is an important consideration for patients undergoing THA, it seems relevant to evaluate changes in the gait after surgery and three-dimensional analysis with a PGR may be useful for this purpose.
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- Motosi Gomi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu city, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu city, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu city, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu city, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, 2-1-1 Tomioka, Urayasu city, Chiba, 279-0021, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Gargiulo P, Edmunds KJ, Gíslason MK, Latour C, Hermannsson Þ, Esposito L, Bifulco P, Cesarelli M, Fraldi M, Cristofolini L, Jónsson H. Patient-specific mobility assessment to monitor recovery after total hip arthroplasty. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2018; 232:1048-1059. [PMID: 30191747 DOI: 10.1177/0954411918797971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Total hip arthroplasty is a ubiquitously successful orthopedic surgical procedure, whose prevalence is rising worldwide. While many investigations focus on characterizing periprosthetic pathophysiology, the objective of our research is to develop and describe multi-metric assemblies as a first step toward creating a patient-specific mobility index that rehabilitators and orthopedic surgeons can utilize for prescribing their respective procedures. In total, 48 total hip arthroplasty patients (both cemented and uncemented) undergoing unilateral, primary surgery went through computed tomographic scans and gait analysis measurements both before and 1 year following their surgery. Altogether, the reported quantitative metrics include 11 spatial and temporal gait parameters, muscle density, and electromyography signals from the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis, and bone mineral density values from bioimage analysis around the implant stem. We found that measured parameters from a subgroup were sensitive to changes observed during patient recovery, implicating the predictive sensitivity of these patient conditions. Most post-operative gait parameters changed significantly, while electromyography data indicated few significant differences. Moreover, results from bioimage analyses indicate a general reduction of periprosthetic bone mineral density after 1 year, in association with increasing density of the quadriceps muscles. Furthermore, this work identifies which quantitative metrics undergo the greatest variation after total hip arthroplasty and demonstrates the clinical feasibility of a multimodal approach to mobility assessment that may ultimately support decision-making for post-surgical rehabilitation protocols.
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- Paolo Gargiulo
- 1 Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland.,2 Department of Science, Landspítali University Hospital, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- 1 Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- 1 Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- 3 Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Institute for Biomedical and Neural Engineering, Reykjavík University, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- 4 Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- 5 Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- 5 Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- 4 Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,6 Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Biomaterials, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- 7 Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- 8 Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland.,9 Orthopedic Clinic, Landspítali University Hospital, Reykjavík, Iceland
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Ward SH, Wiedemann L, Stinear J, Stinear C, McDaid A. The effect of a novel gait retraining device on lower limb kinematics and muscle activation in healthy adults. J Biomech 2018; 77:183-189. [PMID: 30037576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The Re-Link Trainer (RLT) is a modified walking frame with a linkage system designed to apply a non-individualized kinematic constraint to normalize gait trajectory of the left limb. The premise behind the RLT is that a user's lower limb is constrained into a physiologically normal gait pattern, ideally generating symmetry across gait cycle parameters and kinematics. This pilot study investigated adaptations in the natural gait pattern of healthy adults when using the RLT compared to normal overground walking. Bilateral lower limb kinematic and electromyography data were collected while participants walked overground at a self-selected speed, followed by walking in the RLT. A series of 2-way analyses of variance examined between-limb and between-condition differences. Peak hip extension and knee flexion were reduced bilaterally when walking in the RLT. Left peak hip extension occurred earlier in the gait cycle when using the RLT, but later for the right limb. Peak hip flexion was significantly increased and occurred earlier for the constrained limb, while peak plantarflexion was significantly reduced. Peak knee flexion and plantarflexion in the right limb occurred later when using the RLT. Significant bilateral reductions in peak electromyography amplitude were evident when walking in the RLT, along with a significant shift in when peak muscle activity was occurring. These findings suggest that the RLT does impose a significant constraint, but generates asymmetries in lower limb kinematics and muscle activity patterns. The large interindividual variation suggests users may utilize differing motor strategies to adapt their gait pattern to the imposed constraint.
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- Sarah H Ward
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; Department of Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Is symmetry of loading improved for injured runners during novice barefoot running? Gait Posture 2018; 62:317-320. [PMID: 29614463 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2018.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND As barefoot (BF) running provides important sensory information that influence landing patterns, it may also affect loading symmetry. RESEARCH QUESTION The purpose of this investigation was to examine whether symmetry of loading in a group of injured runners would be improved in a novice, barefoot condition. METHODS Cross-sectional design evaluating 67 injured RFS runners. Each subject ran on an instrumented treadmill, first with their habitual shod pattern and then in a BF condition with a FFS pattern, both at the same self-selected speed. Data were averaged over 10 footstrikes. Variables of interest included vertical average load rate, vertical instantaneous load rate, and resultant instantaneous load rate. Symmetry indices (SI) for full population and within quartiles were compared for each loadrate variable (P ≤ 0.05) to evaluate changes between conditions. RESULTS On average, symmetry of loading was similar in a novice BF condition of injured runners compared with their habitual RFS shod condition. However, a subanalysis of quartiles revealed that the injured runners with the highest asymmetry (greatest SI values) displayed significantly lower asymmetry when running BF for all three loadrate measures. SIGNIFICANCE The addition of sensory input during barefoot running only improves symmetry of loading when habitual loading is highly asymmetric.
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Chen S, Lach J, Lo B, Yang GZ. Toward Pervasive Gait Analysis With Wearable Sensors: A Systematic Review. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2017; 20:1521-1537. [PMID: 28113185 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2016.2608720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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After decades of evolution, measuring instruments for quantitative gait analysis have become an important clinical tool for assessing pathologies manifested by gait abnormalities. However, such instruments tend to be expensive and require expert operation and maintenance besides their high cost, thus limiting them to only a small number of specialized centers. Consequently, gait analysis in most clinics today still relies on observation-based assessment. Recent advances in wearable sensors, especially inertial body sensors, have opened up a promising future for gait analysis. Not only can these sensors be more easily adopted in clinical diagnosis and treatment procedures than their current counterparts, but they can also monitor gait continuously outside clinics - hence providing seamless patient analysis from clinics to free-living environments. The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of current techniques for quantitative gait analysis and to propose key metrics for evaluating both existing and emerging methods for qualifying the gait features extracted from wearable sensors. It aims to highlight key advances in this rapidly evolving research field and outline potential future directions for both research and clinical applications.
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Ward S, Wiedemann L, Stinear C, Stinear J, McDaid A. The influence of the Re-Link Trainer on gait symmetry in healthy adults. IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot 2017; 2017:276-282. [PMID: 28813831 DOI: 10.1109/icorr.2017.8009259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Walking function post-stroke is characterized by asymmetries in gait cycle parameters and joint kinematics. The Re-Link Trainer is designed to provide kinematic constraint to the paretic lower limb, to guide a physiologically normal and symmetrical gait pattern. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate influence of the Re-Link Trainer on measures of gait symmetry in healthy adults. Participants demonstrated a significantly lower cadence and a 62% reduction in walking speed in the Re-Link Trainer compared to normal walking. The step length ratio had a significant increase from 1.0 during normal walking to 2.5 when walking in the Re-Link Trainer. The results from this pilot study suggest in its current iteration the Re-Link Trainer imposes an asymmetrical constraint on lower limb kinematics.
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L Snell D, Hipango J, Sinnott KA, Dunn JA, Rothwell A, Hsieh CJ, DeJong G, Hooper G. Rehabilitation after total joint replacement: a scoping study. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 40:1718-1731. [PMID: 28330380 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1300947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The evidence supporting rehabilitation after joint replacement, while vast, is of variable quality making it difficult for clinicians to apply the best evidence to their practice. We aimed to map key issues for rehabilitation following joint replacement, highlighting potential avenues for new research. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a scoping study including research published between January 2013 and December 2016, evaluating effectiveness of rehabilitation following hip and knee total joint replacement. We reviewed this work in the context of outcomes described from previously published research. RESULTS Thirty individual studies and seven systematic reviews were included, with most research examining the effectiveness of physiotherapy-based exercise rehabilitation after total knee replacement using randomized control trial methods. Rehabilitation after hip and knee replacement whether carried out at the clinic or monitored at home, appears beneficial but type, intensity and duration of interventions were not consistently associated with outcomes. The burden of comorbidities rather than specific rehabilitation approach may better predict rehabilitation outcome. Monitoring of recovery and therapeutic attention appear important but little is known about optimal levels and methods required to maximize outcomes. CONCLUSIONS More work exploring the role of comorbidities and key components of therapeutic attention and the therapy relationship, using a wider range of study methods may help to advance the field. Implications for Rehabilitation Physiotherapy-based exercise rehabilitation after total hip replacement and total knee replacement, whether carried out at the clinic or monitored at home, appears beneficial. Type, intensity, and duration of interventions do not appear consistently associated with outcomes. Monitoring a patient's recovery appears to be an important component. The available research provides limited guidance regarding optimal levels of monitoring needed to achieve gains following hip and knee replacement and more work is required to clarify these aspects. The burden of comorbidities appears to better predict outcomes regardless of rehabilitation approach.
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- Deborah L Snell
- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine , University of Otago Christchurch , Christchurch, New Zealand.,b Burwood Academy of Independent Living (BAIL), Burwood Hospital , Christchurch , New Zealand
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- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine , University of Otago Christchurch , Christchurch, New Zealand
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- b Burwood Academy of Independent Living (BAIL), Burwood Hospital , Christchurch , New Zealand
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- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine , University of Otago Christchurch , Christchurch, New Zealand
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- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine , University of Otago Christchurch , Christchurch, New Zealand
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- c MedStar Health Research Institute , Washington , DC , USA.,d MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital , Washington , DC , USA
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- d MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital , Washington , DC , USA.,e Department of Rehabilitation Medicine , Georgetown University School of Medicine , Washington , DC , USA
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- a Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine , University of Otago Christchurch , Christchurch, New Zealand
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Borisov V, Sprint G, Cook DJ, Weeks DL. Measuring Changes in Gait and Vehicle Transfer Ability During Inpatient Rehabilitation with Wearable Inertial Sensors. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ... IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PERVASIVE COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOPS : PERCOM ... IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PERVASIVE COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATIONS. WORKSHOPS 2017; 2017:10.1109/PERCOMW.2017.7917600. [PMID: 28691124 PMCID: PMC5497512 DOI: 10.1109/percomw.2017.7917600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Restoration of functional independence in gait and vehicle transfer ability is a common goal of inpatient rehabilitation. Currently, ambulation changes tend to be subjectively assessed. To investigate more precise objective assessment of progress in inpatient rehabilitation, we quantitatively assessed gait and transfer performances over the course of rehabilitation with wearable inertial sensors for 20 patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation services. Secondarily, we asked physical therapists to provide feedback about the clinical utility of metrics derived from the sensors. Participant performance was recorded on a sequence of ambulatory tasks that closely resemble everyday activities. We developed a custom software system to process sensor signals and compute metrics that characterize ambulation performance. We quantify changes in gait and transfer ability by performing a repeated measures comparison of the metrics one week apart. Metrics showing the greatest improvement are walking speed, stride regularity, acceleration root mean square, walking smoothness, shank peak angular velocity, and shank range of motion. Furthermore, feedback from physical therapists suggests that wearable sensor-derived metrics can potentially provide rehabilitation therapists with additional valuable information to aid in treatment decisions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vladimir Borisov
- Voiland School of Chemical and Bioengineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
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