Kinematic and electromyography analysis of paraplegic gait with the assistance of mechanical orthosis and walker.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To investigate the kinematics, functional sub-tasks, and excitation levels of the trunk and upper extremity muscles of paraplegic subjects during walker-assisted locomotion. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Setting: Gait analysis laboratory. Participants: Eight individuals with spinal cord injury at T12, lower extremity motor score less than 4, and capable of walking independently with the assistance of ankle-foot orthosis and walker. Main Outcome Measures: Kinematics of pelvis, trunk, shoulder and elbow; trajectory of center of mass; and electromyography (EMG) activity of trunk and upper extremity muscles during gait. Results: Four subtasks were characterized for each locomotion step, based on the kinetics and kinematics dat

SUBMITTER: Baniasad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7801041 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature