Clustering of Self-Organizing Maps as a means to support gait kinematics analysis and symmetry evaluation

Human gait is the typical walking pattern, corresponding to the highest level of functional independence, which can be compromised by several types of disabilities [1]. Antalgic gait, for instance, is a particular case in which limp is adopted to avoid pain on weight-bearing structures, characterized by a very short stance phase [2]. Gait analysis is necessary to confirm a functional diagnosis, which establishes a connection between dysfunction and movement pattern, providing a more holistic framework to design interventions [3].

Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - October 17, 2018 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Rafael Caldas, Diego R átiva, Fernando Buarque de Lima Neto Tags: Technical note Source Type: research