Date of Award

Fall 12-1995

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Rehabilitation Sciences

Program/Concentration

Physical Therapy

Committee Director

Martha Walker

Committee Member

John Echtemach

Committee Member

Evangeline Yoder

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.P45 N53

Abstract

The purpose of this study resulted from a need to gather and analyze data on gait characteristics of normal children using the Peak Performance Technologies, Incorporated system, initiate a data base for the Motion Analysis Center at Old Dominion University and compare a computerized motion analysis system to studies using different methods. Fifteen children, aged four to six, were evaluated during gait using a video-based computerized motion analysis system manufactured by Peak Performance Technologies, Incorporated. The gait characteristics studied were stride length, cadence, angular displacements and angular velocities of the pelvis, hips, knees and ankles. The results showed that methods to measure angular displacements of the pelvis as well as femoral and tibial rotation were unreliable. Hip displacements in the sagittal plane showed increased flexion of fifteen degrees when compared to previous studies but were · in agreement with hip motions in the frontal plane. Angular displacements of the knee and ankle were in agreement with previous studies except at terminal stance, increased knee flexion was measured. Cadence was in agreement with previous studies however this study had a large standard error and is not considered to be a desirable method for data collection. No studies were found with which to compare angular velocities of the pelvis and lower extremities. This information will serve as a baseline for future studies.

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DOI

10.25777/8wd0-7w73

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