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Concurrent validity of Protokinetics movement analysis software for estimated centre of mass displacement and velocity during walking Protokinetics 运动分析软件对步行过程中质心位移和速度估算的并行有效性。

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q3 NEUROSCIENCES

Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.10.019

Julia Greenfield , Romain Guichard , Romain Kubiak , Mathias Blandeau

Background

The possibilities of out-of-lab gait analysis are ever increasing, with a recent development from Protokinetics movement analysis software (PKMAS) which, among other parameters, proposes an estimation of centre of mass (COMe) displacement. This measure can be useful in both clinical and sports performance environments.

Research question

Does PKMAS provide an accurate estimation of the COM displacement and velocity?

Methods

Fifteen participants completed 10 walking trials over the Zeno™ Walkway while simultaneously being equipped with a full-body marker set for VICON analysis. The antero-posterior and medio-lateral COMe displacement components from PKMAS were compared with the projected 3D COM obtained from marker tracking using Bland-Altman analyses and Lin’s concordance coefficient. COM velocity was also calculated from the estimated displacement data from PKMAS.

Results

Results demonstrated a high mean bias in both the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions for COMe displacement. COMe velocity showed low mean bias but high limits of agreement and low precision. Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient showed good to excellent agreement in the AP direction for velocity and displacement, respectively; poor agreement was seen in the ML direction.

Significance

Based on these observations, the COMe proposed by the Protokinetics software does not produce accurate results and is to be used with caution in healthy subjects; it is not recommended for subjects presenting pathological gait.

背景：实验室外步态分析的可能性越来越大，Protokinetics运动分析软件（PKMAS）最近开发出了一种新方法，除其他参数外，还可估算质量中心（COMe）位移。这种测量方法在临床和运动表现环境中都很有用：研究问题：PKMAS 是否能准确估计 COM 位移和速度？15 名参与者在 Zeno™ Walkway 上完成了 10 次行走试验，同时配备了用于 VICON 分析的全身标记集。使用布兰-阿尔特曼分析法和林氏一致系数将 PKMAS 得出的前后和内外侧 COMe 位移分量与标记跟踪得出的投影三维 COM 进行比较。此外，还根据 PKMAS 估算的位移数据计算了 COM 速度：结果表明，COMe 位移在前胸（AP）和内外侧（ML）方向的平均偏差都很大。COMe速度的平均偏差较低，但一致性和精确度的限制较高。林氏一致性相关系数（Lin's concordance correlation coefficient）显示，在 AP 方向上，速度和位移的一致性分别为良好到极佳；在 ML 方向上，一致性较差：根据上述观察结果，Protokinetics 软件提出的 COMe 不能得出准确的结果，健康受试者应慎用；对于出现病态步态的受试者，不建议使用。

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Comparison of gait deviation index (GDI) and gait variability index (GVI) measured by marker-based and markerless motion capture systems in children with cerebral palsy (CP) 基于标记和无标记运动捕捉系统测量的脑瘫儿童步态偏离指数（GDI）和步态变异指数（GVI）的比较

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.10.018

Jutharat Poomulna , Brian A. Knarr , Vivek Dutt , David C. Kingston

Background

The Gait Deviation Index (GDI) is a metric clinicians use to assess overall gait pathology in children with cerebral palsy (CP) by comparing kinematic data to a normative sample. The Gait Variability Index (GVI) is a related metric that quantifies the variability in spatio-temporal variables during gait. The GDI and GVI have been verified using marker-based motion capture approaches, but video-based markerless motion capture has not been compared using these tools in children with CP.

Research question

Do GDI and GVI scores differ when measured using markerlessTheia3D and a marker-based approach between the more and less affected legs in children with CP?

Methods

Fifteen children with CP (GMFCS levels I-IV) and 24 typically developing children aged 6–18 years were recruited for this study. Overground walking was performed at a self-selected pace while the pelvis and lower limb kinematics were simultaneously recorded using both motion capture systems. Differences in GDI and GVI scores when considering the effect of system and limb impairment were analyzed using two-way repeated-measures ANOVAs.

Results

GDI scores were 6.9 points lower (p < 0.05) when measured using Theia3D compared to the marker-based approach and 6.8 points lower (p < 0.05) in the more affected limbs than in the less affected limbs. These GDI score differences are considered clinically significant. No differences were identified in GVI scores between systems or limb impairment. Differences in kinematic measurements were found in children with CP, including pelvic tilt, hip flexion/extension, hip rotation, and foot progression angle, where root mean square differences between systems exceeded 10°.

Significance

Theia3D can adequately measure variability in spatio-temporal gait parameters for quantifying GVI scores in children with CP compared to the marker-based approach. However, caution is needed when quantifying lower limb kinematics and interpreting GDI and GVI scores using Theia3D in children with CP.

背景步态偏差指数（GDI）是临床医生通过将运动学数据与常模样本进行比较来评估脑瘫儿童整体步态病理的指标。步态变异指数（GVI）是一个相关指标，用于量化步态过程中的时空变量变异性。GDI 和 GVI 已通过基于标记的运动捕捉方法进行了验证，但基于视频的无标记运动捕捉尚未在 CP 儿童中使用这些工具进行过比较。研究问题当使用无标记的 Theia3D 和基于标记的方法测量 CP 儿童受影响较多的腿和受影响较少的腿时，GDI 和 GVI 分数是否存在差异？研究方法本研究招募了 15 名 CP 儿童（GMFCS I-IV 级）和 24 名发育正常的 6-18 岁儿童。以自选速度进行地面行走，同时使用两种运动捕捉系统记录骨盆和下肢运动学数据。结果与基于标记的方法相比，使用 Theia3D 测量的 GDI 分数低 6.9 分（p < 0.05），受影响较大的肢体比受影响较小的肢体低 6.8 分（p < 0.05）。这些 GDI 评分差异被认为具有临床意义。不同系统或肢体损伤之间的 GVI 分数没有差异。与基于标记的方法相比，Theia3D 可以充分测量时空步态参数的变异性，从而量化 CP 儿童的 GVI 分数。然而，在使用 Theia3D 对 CP 儿童的下肢运动学进行量化并解释 GDI 和 GVI 分数时需要谨慎。

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Concern about falling is related to threat-induced changes in emotions and postural control in older adults 对跌倒的担忧与威胁引起的老年人情绪和姿势控制的变化有关。

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q3 NEUROSCIENCES

Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.10.020

Hideyuki Tashiro , Sota Hirosaki , Yui Sato , Hikaru Ihira , Megumi Toki , Naoki Kozuka

Background

Concern about falling is reportedly related to mobility and balance in older adults. While increased concern about falling may be directly related to balance deficits, establishing a causal relationship remains limited. This study aimed to investigate whether concern about falling affects threat-induced changes in emotions and postural control in older adults.

Research question

How does concern about falling affect threat-induced changes in emotions and postural control among older adults?

Methods

Sixty-two older adults (age; 78.8 ± 5.7 years, height; 152.7 ± 6.3 cm) were exposed to height-related fear while standing, leaning forward, and leaning backward on the floor and a higher surface. The mean position, root mean square, and mean velocity of the center of pressure (COP) displacement were measured during the standing task, as well as the forward and backward limits of stability (LOS) tasks. The degree of self-reported fear of falling (FoF) was also obtained during the standing and LOS tasks. The participants were categorized into lower and higher concerns about falling based on the short form of the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FESI).

Results

Lower and higher concern about falling groups scored 10.2 ± 2.2 and 17.3 ± 3.3 in the short FESI. Both groups experienced increased FoF during the standing and forward LOS tasks on a higher surface. Leaning away from the edge of the surface resulted in increased COP velocity, decreased COP amplitude while standing, and decreased forward LOS. Participants with higher concern about falling had increased FoF during the backward LOS task and decreased backward LOS on a higher surface, while those with lower concern about falling did not.

Significance

Concern about falling can directly affect emotions and balance control owing to the occurrence of threat-related changes.

背景：据报道，对跌倒的担忧与老年人的活动能力和平衡能力有关。虽然对跌倒的担忧增加可能与平衡障碍直接相关，但建立因果关系仍然有限。本研究旨在调查担心跌倒是否会影响威胁引起的老年人情绪和姿势控制的变化：研究问题：对跌倒的担忧如何影响威胁诱发的老年人情绪和姿势控制的变化？研究人员让 62 名老年人（年龄：78.8 ± 5.7 岁，身高：152.7 ± 6.3 厘米）在地面和较高地面上站立、前倾和后倾时暴露于与身高相关的恐惧中。在站立任务以及前倾和后倾稳定极限（LOS）任务中，测量了压力中心（COP）位移的平均位置、均方根和平均速度。在站立和极限稳定任务中，还测量了自我报告的跌倒恐惧程度（FoF）。根据国际跌倒效能量表（FESI）的简表，将参与者分为对跌倒恐惧程度较低和较高的两组：结果：对跌倒的担忧程度较低和担忧程度较高组在简表 FESI 中的得分分别为 10.2 ± 2.2 和 17.3 ± 3.3。在较高的地面上进行站立和向前倾斜任务时，两组的 FoF 都有所增加。偏离表面边缘会导致 COP 速度增加、站立时 COP 振幅减小以及前向 LOS 减小。对跌倒的担忧程度较高的参与者在较高表面上进行向后倾斜任务时FoF增加，向后倾斜度降低，而对跌倒的担忧程度较低的参与者则没有：意义：对跌倒的担忧会直接影响情绪和平衡控制，因为会发生与威胁相关的变化。

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Dual-task performance during the Timed Up and Go test in Parkinson's disease - the impact of freezing and cognition 帕金森病患者在定时向上走测试中的双任务表现--冻结和认知的影响。

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q3 NEUROSCIENCES

Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.10.016

Hanna Johansson , Daniel S. Peterson , Jenny Sedhed , Breiffni Leavy

Background

Dual-task interference (DTI) on gait is well documented in Parkinson’s disease (PD), but how dual-tasks affect functional mobility is less known. Understanding how cognition and freezing of gait (FOG) further impact dual-task ability is important for risk assessment and subsequent delivery of targeted rehabilitation.

Research question

What is the DTI on completion time of the Timed Up and Go, and DTI on response rate of a serial subtraction task when performed simultaneously, and is DTI impacted by FOG or cognition?

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used. Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants were collected, including global cognition and self-reported FOG. The TUG test was performed with and without a serial subtraction task. Completion times on TUG and response rates on the serial subtraction task was compared between single and dual-task performance using paired samples t-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test as appropriate. Prioritization between tasks was compared with one-sample Wilcoxon signed rank test. The impact of FOG and cognition was investigated with multiple linear regression, controlling for age, sex, and disease severity.

Results

A total of 77 people with mild to moderate PD were included. Significant DTI was observed for both the gait (TUG) and cognitive (response rate) tasks. No statistically significant pattern of prioritization was observed between motor and cognitive tasks. Global cognition was significantly related to both completion time and response rate in single and dual-tasking, whereas FOG was not found to be associated to the outcomes in either condition.

Significance

Cognition appears to significantly relate to performance of functional mobility in single and dual-task conditions, which should be considered during routine mobility assessments in people with PD.

背景：在帕金森病（PD）患者中，双任务对步态的干扰（DTI）已被充分记录，但双任务如何影响功能移动性却鲜为人知。了解认知和步态冻结（FOG）如何进一步影响双任务能力，对于风险评估和随后提供有针对性的康复治疗非常重要：研究问题：在同时进行定时起立和前进任务时，DTI 对完成时间的影响是什么；在同时进行连续减法任务时，DTI 对反应率的影响是什么；DTI 是否受 FOG 或认知的影响？采用横断面研究设计。研究人员收集了参与者的人口统计学特征和临床特征，包括总体认知能力和自我报告的 FOG。在进行 TUG 测试时，可同时进行和不进行连续减法任务。根据情况使用配对样本 t 检验或 Wilcoxon 符号秩检验比较单任务和双任务的 TUG 完成时间和连续减法任务的反应率。使用单样本 Wilcoxon 符号秩检验比较任务之间的优先顺序。在控制年龄、性别和疾病严重程度的情况下，通过多元线性回归研究了FOG和认知能力的影响：结果：共纳入77名轻度至中度帕金森病患者。在步态（TUG）和认知（反应率）任务中均观察到显著的 DTI。在运动任务和认知任务之间没有观察到具有统计学意义的优先模式。在单一任务和双重任务中，全局认知与完成时间和反应率均有明显关系，而在这两种情况下，FOG 均与结果无关：意义：认知似乎与单一任务和双重任务条件下的功能性移动能力有明显关系，在对帕金森病患者进行常规移动能力评估时应考虑到这一点。

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Use of Gait Profile Score and Gait Variable Score to quantify patient improvement immediately following neuro-orthopedic surgery in patients with cerebral palsy – A prospective cohort study 使用步态轮廓评分和步态变量评分量化脑瘫患者神经矫形手术后的即时改善情况 - 一项前瞻性队列研究

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.10.003

G. Basini , D. Mazzoli , P. Prati , P. Zerbinati , M. Galletti , C. Rambelli , F. Mascioli , M.C. Bò , A. Merlo

Background

The Gait Profile Score (GPS) and the Gait Variable Score (GVS) are summary measures used to assess the long-term effects of neuro-orthopedic surgery (NOS) in children with cerebral palsy (cwCP).

Research question

What are the immediate changes after NOS as assessed by GPS and GVS, and how does GPS variation (ΔGPS) compare to the clinical opinion of the NOS outcome?

Methods

Prospective single-arm cohort study. CwCP were assessed before NOS and after the first month of weight-bearing. Popliteal angle, ankle passive dorsiflexion (pDF), and spasticity were collected at the bedside. During walking, pain was assessed using NPRS, and speed was obtained from gait analysis data, as well as GPS and GVS. Longitudinal variations were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Children were classified as Improved (I), Stable (S), or Worsened (W) according to ΔGPS and the cut-off threshold recommended in literature. Two clinicians independently classified patients either as I, S, or W based on surgical outcome. Agreement between these two classifications was analyzed using Cohen’s k.

Results

Twenty cwCP, 11.4 (3.4) years, were included. At the follow-up: the popliteal angle was reduced by 20° (p=0.015); pDF increased by 10° (p<0.001), and triceps surae spasticity decreased (p=0.008). Pain decreased in four children. GPS decreased from 12.7 (range 8.1–27.7) to 11.8 (7.6–17.6) (ES=0.514, p=0.046), despite a decrease in gait speed (p<0.001). GVS better highlighted the effect of NOS after single-level surgery. Clinically, 18/1/1 children were classified I/S/W. Based on ΔGPS, 9/8/3 children were classified I/S/W. Such disagreement (k=0.119, p=0.227) was mainly due to the different focus of the two assessments.

Significance

Following NOS, immediate improvements in walking kinematics were observed.

背景步态轮廓评分（GPS）和步态变量评分（GVS）是用于评估神经矫形手术（NOS）对脑瘫患儿（cwCP）长期影响的概括性指标。研究问题通过GPS和GVS评估NOS后的直接变化是什么，GPS变化（ΔGPS）与NOS结果的临床意见相比如何？在 NOS 前和负重一个月后对 CwCP 进行评估。在床边收集腘窝角、踝关节被动外展（pDF）和痉挛情况。在行走过程中，使用 NPRS 对疼痛进行评估，根据步态分析数据以及 GPS 和 GVS 获取速度。纵向变化采用 Wilcoxon 检验进行分析。根据ΔGPS和文献推荐的临界值，儿童被分为病情好转（I）、病情稳定（S）和病情恶化（W）。两名临床医生根据手术结果将患者独立分为 I、S 或 W。使用 Cohen's k 分析这两种分类之间的一致性。随访结果显示：腘绳肌角度缩小了20°（p=0.015）；pDF增加了10°（p<0.001），肱三头肌痉挛减轻（p=0.008）。四名儿童的疼痛减轻。尽管步速有所下降（p<0.001），但GPS从12.7（范围8.1-27.7）下降到11.8（7.6-17.6）（ES=0.514，p=0.046）。GVS更能突出单层手术后NOS的效果。临床上，18/1/1 名患儿被归类为 I/S/W。根据ΔGPS，9/8/3 名患儿被归类为 I/S/W。这种分歧（k=0.119，p=0.227）主要是由于两种评估的侧重点不同。

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AI-Enhanced Wearables: Transforming Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinsonism Diagnosis 人工智能增强型可穿戴设备：帕金森病和非典型帕金森病诊断的变革

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.08.039

I. D’Ascanio , G. Lopane , I. Cani , L. Baldelli , G. Giannini , L. Chiari , L. Palmerini

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Evaluation of WIMU sensor performance in estimating running stride time and vertical stiffness: a comparison with smart pressure insoles 评估 WIMU 传感器在估算跑步步幅时间和垂直硬度方面的性能：与智能压力鞋垫的比较

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.08.062

S. Pinelli , M. Mandorino , M. Lacome , S. Fantozzi

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The effects of cognitive-motor interference on walking performance in adolescents with low balance 认知运动干扰对平衡能力差的青少年行走能力的影响。

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.09.016

Benjamin David Weedon , Patrick Esser , Johnny Collett , Hooshang Izadi , Mario Inacio , Shawn Joshi , Andy Meaney , Anne Delextrat , Steve Kemp , Helen Dawes

Background

Children with reduced motor competence (MC) have reported differences in their walking performance when compared to their typically developed peers, albeit, with inconsistent results.

Research questions:

What is the effect of reduced balance on walking performance in adolescent boys and girls under cognitive-motor interference conditions?

Methods

This cross-sectional study assessed motor competence, in adolescents aged 13–14 years, using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2nd edition and walking performance from gait parameters derived from an inertial measurement unit placed over the estimated centre of mass. Each participant performed two 10 m straight-line walks at their self-selected speed. These consisted of a walk with no distractions and a cognitive-motor interference walk (reciting the alternate letters of the alphabet out loud). A two-way mixed ANOVA was used to assess for significant interactions.

Results

365 adolescents, (low balance = 58, typical balance = 307) participated in this study (boys = 204, girls = 161). Significant interactions were reported between MC groups and walking condition for walking speed in boys (F_(1,195) = 5.23, p= 0.02, η_p² = 0.03) and girls (F_(1,154) = 4.05, p= 0.046, η_p² = 0.03). Both sexes with low balance reduced their walking speed to a greater extent than their typically developed peers under cognitive-motor interference conditions compared to the single-task walk. In addition, boys with low balance reported increased stride length variability (F_(1,198)= 4.40, p= 0.037, η_p²= 0.02) compared to typically developed peers.

Significance

Adolescents with low balance report altered walking. Our data could support a better understanding of the relationship between balance and gait and may help the development of interventions to support those with difficulties.

背景：据报道，运动能力（MC）下降的儿童与发育正常的同龄人相比，在行走表现上存在差异，尽管结果并不一致：研究问题：在认知-运动干扰条件下，平衡能力下降对青春期男孩和女孩的行走能力有何影响？这项横断面研究使用儿童运动评估电池第 2 版对 13-14 岁青少年的运动能力进行评估，并根据放置在估计质心上方的惯性测量装置得出的步态参数评估步行表现。每位受试者以自己选择的速度进行了两次 10 米直线行走。其中包括一次无干扰行走和一次认知运动干扰行走（大声背诵字母表中的交替字母）。采用双向混合方差分析来评估是否存在显著的交互作用：共有 365 名青少年（低平衡力 = 58 人，典型平衡力 = 307 人）参加了这项研究（男生 = 204 人，女生 = 161 人）。男生（F(1,195) = 5.23, p= 0.02, ηp2 = 0.03）和女生（F(1,154) = 4.05, p= 0.046, ηp2 = 0.03）的步行速度在 MC 组和步行条件之间存在显著的交互作用。与单任务步行相比，在认知-运动干扰条件下，平衡能力差的男女儿童比发育正常的同龄儿童更大程度地降低了步行速度。此外，与发育正常的同龄人相比，平衡能力差的男孩步长变异性增加（F(1,198)= 4.40，p= 0.037，ηp2= 0.02）：重要意义：平衡能力差的青少年表示行走能力有所改变。我们的数据有助于更好地理解平衡与步态之间的关系，并有助于制定干预措施，为有困难的青少年提供支持。

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Approximate bayesian computation and intermittent control model of balance maintenance: an attempt to “open the box” of neuromuscular control strategy in diabetic subjects with and without neuropathy 近似贝叶斯计算和维持平衡的间歇控制模型：尝试 "打开 "有神经病变和无神经病变的糖尿病患者的神经肌肉控制策略的盒子

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.08.070

A. Tigrini , A. Mengarelli , F. Verdini , R. Mobarak , M. Scattolini , T. Nomura , R.A. Rabini , S. Fioretti , L. Burattini

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Locomotion characterization of stroke patients through machine learning and feature selection techniques 通过机器学习和特征选择技术确定中风患者的运动特征

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Gait & posture

Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.08.027

P. Brasiliano , V. Belluscio , A.S. Oreje Bustos , M. Tramontano , G. Vannozzi , E. Bergamini

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