Gait Analysis

Gait analysisGait analysis can be considered a backbone of modern clinical locomotion biomechanics. Basic methodology, integrating kinematic, kinetic and myoelectric measurements in course of a subject's walking and subsequent interpretation of results is summarized and illustrated mainly with findings from our Zagreb and Salerno situated laboratories. In addition, pedobarography and portable oxygen consumption measurement system make desirable components of an equipment inventory for gait analysisGait analysis. Physical examination and observational analysis precede measurement of several gait trials in a laboratory. Interpretation of measurement findings is the next step. Modern tendencies, pursued worldwide, incorporate individualized (subject-specific) neuro-musculo-skeletal modeling into a clinical procedure. Non-linear analysis of gait data emerges as yet another methodology of gait analysis[aut]Gait analysis. Alternative modern tendencies are finally pointed to whereby classical measurement instrumentation setup confined to laboratory environment is substituted by portable, so-called pervasive multisensor measurement solutions offering freedom of movement and aiming to replace classical approach, albeit with no success yet.