Background The clinical benefits and widespread use of traditional mobility aids (such as
canes, walking frames, wheeled walkers, etc.) have been hampered by improper use, fear of …

This paper reports the architecture of a low-cost smart crutches system for mobile health
applications. The prototype is based on a set of sensorized crutches connected to a custom …

A variety of prescribed accommodation periods have been used in published prosthesis
intervention studies that have examined biomechanical outcomes. Few investigators …

In this study, an accurate tool is provided for the evaluation of the effect of joint motion effect
on gait stability. This quantitative gait evaluation method relies exclusively on the analysis of …

Background/aim: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most frequent cause of physical disability in
childhood. CP causes primary deficits such as impairments in muscle tone, muscle …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global problem. There are few reports in the literature regarding the
temporal and spatial parameters of gait in people with OA. The aim of this study was to …

Purpose Effective rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery is critical. The early post‐operative
phase is increasingly managed in outpatient settings, necessitating objective measures …

Background The primary management strategy for gait impairment is the adoption of a
walking aid. However, there are no established criteria upon which to base a decision …

Background: Insufficiencies of gluteus medius and maximus muscles in children with
unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) may restrict activity and participation by affecting gait, gross …

This chapter intends to bridge the gap between clinical neurologists; ear, nose, and throat
specialists; and physiotherapists. It aims to provide an understanding of the balance …