Fractures, Joint Replacement, Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine (retrospectively) the effect of a new biomechanical device on gait patterns of patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The analysis is conducted on an existing database of the therapy center.
Detailed description
Patients treated in the therapy center undergo a computerized gait test and complete several pain and function questionnaires at fixed time point. We examined the effect of the treatment on the level of pain, function and quality of life as well as on the gait patterns of these patients. Measurements were taken at baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months.
Interventions
a biomechanical device including 2 hemispheric biomechanical elements attached to a platform in a form of a shoe. the biomechanical device is calibrated to each patient by a physiotherapist specialized with the treatment methodology. patient are instructed to walk indoor with the device. time of exercise is gradually increase
Sponsors
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* knee\\hip OA * knee\\hip joint replacement * ankle fractures\\instability * NSLBP
Exclusion criteria
* neurological disorders * lack of balance (2 falls in the last year) * incapable to complete a questionnaire
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait spatio-temporal parameters | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WOMAC, SF-36, Oswestry and FAOS questionnaires | — |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed