Journal of Bioengineering & Biomedical Science

U. Chris Ugbolue

Publications

• Research Article
  Intra- and Inter- Rater Reliability Measurements of Kinematic and Temporo-Spatial Parameters of Gait Using a Simple Video Technique
  Author(s): U. Chris Ugbolue, Enrica Papi, Andrew Kerr, Leo Earl, Valerie M. Pomeroy and Philip J. RoweU. Chris Ugbolue, Enrica Papi, Andrew Kerr, Leo Earl, Valerie M. Pomeroy and Philip J. Rowe
  
  A simple and cost effective technique of video gait analysis applicable within rehabilitation clinics and clinical gait laboratories has been developed. The purpose of this study was to determine intra- and inter- rater reliability of kinematic and temporo-spatial gait parameters measured using the commercially available ProTrainer system (Sports Motion Inc®, Cardiff, CA) software, a printed vinyl walk mat and a video camera. Twelve healthy adults, four stroke patients and three raters participated in the study. The experimental setup comprised the walk mat, paper ‘bulls-eye’ markers, four photoswitches mounted on tripods, a light indicator, video camera, and a computer with the software. Participants performed three gait trials each up and down the walk mat. Three raters evaluated the results using the ProTrainer system (Sports Motion Inc&re.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9538.S1-003

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