Ligament Rupture, Lower Extremity Fracture, Neurological Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of a new biomechanical device and treatment methodology (AposTherapy) on gait patterns, pain, function and quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Based on previous reports the investigators hypothesis that this therapy will have a positive effect on these measurements.
Interventions
DEVICEAposTherapy
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
Apos Medical and Sports Technology Ltd.
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Study design
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Primary osteoarthritis * Lower limb joint replacement * Lower limbs fractures * Spinal disorders including LBP w/wo refered symptoms, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis * ligaments tear * Meniscal tears
Exclusion criteria
* lack of balance (3 falls in the last year) * incapable to complete a questionnaire •\>age 85
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spatio-temporal Gait parameters | — |
| WOMAC | — |
| SF-36 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| FAOS questionnaire | — |
| Oswestry questionnaire | — |
| Clinical measurements | — |
Countries
Israel
Contacts
Primary ContactGanit Segal, MA
Outcome results
None listed