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[Gait analysis--a prerequisite for general movement analysis].

J Kesselring·C Calame·H J Zweifel
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Our system for analysis of gait is a combined visualisation of angular velocities in any joint with dynamic measurements of pressure at the sole while walking in a natural surrounding. Infrared reflectors are attached to chosen parts of the body. Their position in space is sampled over time and transferred to an easily manageable personal computer that visualizes motion in progression as angular velocities. Pressure at the sole is measured by pressure sensors. The magnitude of force is expressed as calibrated circular areas following the dynamic course of gait. The system is accurate and easily operated. The time necessary for measurements and evaluation of data as well as the costs render an application in daily clinical work acceptable.

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J Kesselring, C Calame, H J Zweifel. 1992-12-01. [Gait analysis--a prerequisite for general movement analysis].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1462072/

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