THE USE OF MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND ORTHOSIS IN PATIENTS WITH NEURO-MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 1450028 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMMAD TAGHI KARIMI ◽  
JAVID MOSTAMAND ◽  
FRANCIS FATOYE
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Hip Joint ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Flat Foot ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Joint Monitoring ◽  
Analysis System

Background: Neuro-musculoskeletal disorders are a major source of physical disability involving more than one joint. Monitoring all joints during walking is achieved by using motion analysis system. There is limited evidence to show the suitability of motion analysis system to monitor neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. This research investigated the feasibility of this system to represent in patients with neuro-musculoskeletal disorders during walking. Method: Five groups of normal subjects with: knee osteoarthritis; avascular necrosis of hip joint; spinal cord injury and flat foot were recruited into this study. Kinetic and kinematic parameters were obtained by the use of motion analysis (Qualysis with seven cameras) and a Kistler force platform. The differences between gait parameters of normal and subjects with these disorders were examined using the independent t-tests. Paired t-test analysis was also used to determine the difference between walking with and without orthosis. Significant value was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: There was a significant difference between the moment applied on the knee joint, the integral area between center of pressure (COP) and center of knee joint (COJ) graphs of normal and osteoarthritis (OA) subjects (p < 0.05). The area between COP and COJ of the ankle joint significantly differed between normal and flat foot subjects (p < 0.05). However, the force transmitted through the hip joint in subjects with Perthes did not differ significantly while walking with and without orthosis. In paraplegic subjects, the force applied on the limb and the mean values of gait parameters varied while walking with different orthoses which showed the feasibility of the system to monitor the performance of subjects with SCI disorder. Conclusion: The findings of the present study imply that the use of motion analysis is feasibility for assessing and monitoring neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. However, different parameters should be selected for various neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

Development of a Wearable Motion Analysis System for Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Carey ◽  
Kevin Hufford ◽  
Amanda Martori ◽  
Mario Simoes ◽  
Francy Sinatra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Laboratory Setting ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Measurement Units ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Set Up

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) stem from a number of causes such as illnesses, strokes, accidents or battlefield traumas. These injuries can cause issues with everyday tasks, such as gait, and are linked with vestibular dysfunction [1]. Current technology that measures gait parameters often requires time consuming set up and post processing and is limited to the laboratory setting. The purpose of this study was to develop a wearable motion analysis system (WMAS) using five commercially available inertial measurement units (IMU) working in unison to record and output four gait parameters in a clinically relevant way. The WMAS has the potential to be used to 1) help diagnose mTBI or other neurocognitive disorders; 2) provide feedback to a clinician during a training session; 3) collect gait parameter data outside of the laboratory setting to determine rehabilitation progress; 4) provide quantitative outcome measures for rehabilitation efficacy.

A Low Cost Motion Analysis System Based on RGB Cameras to Support Ergonomic Risk Assessment in Real Workplaces

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Altieri ◽  
Silvia Ceccacci ◽  
Abudukaiyoumu Talipu ◽  
Maura Mengoni
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Industrial Case Study ◽  
Postural Assessment ◽  
Analysis System

Abstract This paper introduces a motion analysis system based on a network of common RGB cameras, which provides the measurement of various angles considered for postural assessment, in order to facilitate the evaluation of the ergonomic indices commonly used for the determination of risk of musculoskeletal disorders of operators in manufacturing workplaces. To enable the tracking of operator postures during the performed tasks, the system exploits the multi person keypoints detection library “OpenPose”. The proposed system has been validated with a real industrial case study regarding a washing machine assembly line. Results suggest how the proposed system supports ergonomists in risk assessment of musculoskeletal disorders through the OCRA index.

Knee Angle Analysis Using a Wearable Motion Analysis System for Detection and Rehabilitation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda L. Martori ◽  
Stephanie L. Carey ◽  
Derek J. Lura ◽  
Rajiv V. Dubey
Keyword(s):  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Laboratory Setting ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
Football Field ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Optical Motion Capture

Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are common in soldiers and athletes, and can affect many areas of a person’s daily life including gait [1]. Current methods of measuring gait parameters involve expensive optical motion capture systems, time intensive setup, wires, complicated filtering techniques, and a laboratory setting. A wearable and wireless motion analysis system would allow gait analysis to be performed outside of a laboratory setting during activities of daily living, in a clinical setting or on a football field. The purpose of this study was to develop and verify an algorithm to calculate knee flexion during slow gait, particularly during terminal stance and pre-swing phases, using wireless wearable sensors.

scholarly journals Agreement Between the Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters of Healthy Adults From the OptoGait System and a Traditional Three-Dimensional Motion Capture System

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoife Healy ◽  
Kimberley Linyard-Tough ◽  
Nachiappan Chockalingam
Keyword(s):  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Motion Capture ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Systematic Bias ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Motion Capture System ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Analysis System

While previous research has assessed the validity of the OptoGait system to the GAITRite walkway and an instrumented treadmill, no research to date has assessed this system against a traditional three-dimensional motion analysis system. Additionally, previous research has shown that the OptoGait system shows systematic bias when compared to other systems due to the configuration of the system's hardware. This study examined the agreement between the spatiotemporal gait parameters calculated from the OptoGait system and a three-dimensional motion capture (14 camera Vicon motion capture system and 2 AMTI force plates) in healthy adults. Additionally, a range of filter settings for the OptoGait were examined to determine if it was possible to eliminate any systematic bias between the OptoGait and the three-dimensional motion analysis system. Agreement between the systems was examined using 95% limits of agreement by Bland and Altman and the intraclass correlation coefficient. A repeated measure ANOVA was used to detect any systematic differences between the systems. Findings confirm the validity of the OptoGait system for the evaluation of spatiotemporal gait parameters in healthy adults. Furthermore, recommendations on filter settings which eliminate the systematic bias between the OptoGait and the three-dimensional motion analysis system are provided.

scholarly journals The movement profile of trunk and neck during habitual vacuuming

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Maurer-Grubinger ◽  
J. Haenel ◽  
L. Fraeulin ◽  
F. Holzgreve ◽  
E. M. Wanke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Joint Angles ◽  
3D Motion ◽  
3D Motion Analysis ◽  
Vacuum Cleaning ◽  
Analysis System

AbstractMusculoskeletal disorders of the trunk and neck are common among cleaners. Vacuum cleaning is a demanding activity. The aim of this study was to present the movement profile of the trunk and neck during habitual vacuuming. The data were collected from 31 subjects (21f./10 m) using a 3D motion analysis system (Xsens). 10 cycles were analysed in vacuuming PVC and carpet floors with 8 vacuum cleaners. The joint angles and velocities were represented statistically descriptive. When vacuuming, the trunk is held in a forwardly inclined position by a flexion in the hip and rotated from this position. In the joint angles and velocities of the spine, the rotation proved to be dominant. A relatively large amount of movement took place in the cervical spine and also in the lumbar spine. The shown movement profile is rather a comfort area of vacuuming which may serve as a reference for ergonomics in vacuuming.

scholarly journals Design and Evaluation of a New Type of Knee Orthosis to Align the Mediolateral Angle of the Knee Joint with Osteoarthritis

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Esrafilian ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Karimi ◽  
Arezoo Eshraghi
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Motion Analysis System ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Gait Parameters ◽  
Distal Migration ◽  
New Type ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
Knee Orthosis

Background. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease which influences the performance of the knee joint. Moreover, the force and moments applied on the joint increase in contrast to normal subjects. Various types of knee orthoses have been designed to solve the mentioned problems. However, there are other problems in terms of distal migration during walking and the alignment of the orthosis which cannot be changed following the use of brace. Therefore, the main aim of the research was to design an orthosis to solve the aforementioned problems.Method. A new type of knee orthosis was designed with a modular structure. Two patients with knee OA participated in this research project. The force applied on the foot, moment transmitted through the knee joint, and spatiotemporal gait parameters were measured by use of a motion analysis system.Results. The results of the research showed that the adduction moment applied on the knee joint decreased while subjects walked with the new knee orthosis (P-value < 0.05).Conclusion. The new design of the knee brace can be used as an effective treatment to decrease the loads applied on the knee joint and to improve the alignment whilst walking.

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