Ankle Injuries, Femoral Neck Fractures
Conditions
Keywords
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Arthroscopy
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the biofeedback gait training device in improving load bearing over an operated limb, during post-operative gait training therapy. The effectiveness of the device will also be tested in self-training at home.
Detailed description
To evaluate the effectiveness of the biofeedback gait training device as a biofeedback training therapeutic tool in improving body-weight bearing over the affected lower limb, quality of gait, level of ambulation and physical independence during rehabilitation, in patients after orthopedic procedures during gait therapy training, and as a biofeedback device for self-training at home.
Interventions
DEVICESmartStep(tm) biofeedback device
Sponsors
Soroka University Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Rehabilitation after operation * Patient is allowed full weight bearing * Patient is motivated and able to communicate and understands orders * Patient is able to walk 10 meters * Patient filled out agreement and consent form
Exclusion criteria
* Activity limitation due to medical disorder, medications, or emotional status. * Pain markedly obstructs gait ability * Documented peripheral neuropathy * Functional limitation prior to the current condition * Premorbid, ongoing major depression or psychosis * Multiple/pathological fractures * Serious early complications * Terminally ill patients * Pregnant women * Participation in current or recent (within 60 days prior to surgery) clinical trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| load bearing over the affected lower limb | — |
| quality/symmetry of gait | — |
| level of ambulation and physical independence | — |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed