Gait phase detection in IMU-based gait analysis has some limitations due to walking style variations and physical impairments of individuals. Therefore, available algorithms may not work properly when the gait data is noisy, or the person rarely reac...
Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
Aug 17, 2021
BACKGROUND: Machine learning approaches for the classification of pathological gait based on kinematic data, e.g. derived from inertial sensors, are commonly used in terms of a multi-class classification problem. However, there is a lack of research ...
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop an automatic classifier to distinguish different motor subtypes of Parkinson's disease (PD) based on multilevel indices of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI).
Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)
Aug 6, 2021
OBJECTIVE: The relationship between in vivo knee load predictions and longitudinal cartilage changes has not been investigated. We undertook this study to develop an equation to predict the medial tibiofemoral contact force (MCF) peak during walking ...
The forecasting of lower limb trajectories can improve the operation of assistive devices and minimise the risk of tripping and balance loss. The aim of this work was to examine four Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) neural network architectures (Vanilla...
Technological advancements in robotic devices have the potential to transform human mobility through gait assistance. However, the integration of physical hardware and software control algorithms with users to assist with impaired gait poses several ...
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Jul 31, 2021
Using a robot for gait training in stroke patients has attracted attention for the last several decades. Previous studies reported positive effects of robot rehabilitation on gait function in the short term. However, the long-term effects of robot re...
Conventional approaches to diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) and rating its severity level are based on medical specialists' clinical assessment of symptoms, which are subjective and can be inaccurate. These techniques are not very reliable, partic...
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Jul 26, 2021
BACKGROUND: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a critical medical condition that causes numerous impairments leading to accompanying disability. Robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) offers many advantages, including the capability to increase the intensity...
Human body center of mass location plays an essential role in physical therapy, especially in investigating a subject's capability to maintain balance. However, its estimation can be a very complex, costly, and time-consuming process. To overcome the...