This study explores the influence of Auditory Rhythmic Asymmetric Cueing (A-RAC), Tactile Rhythmic Asymmetric Cueing (T-RAC), and their combination (AT) on key kinetic gait parameters in gait rehabilitation: Vertical Ground Reaction Force Asymmetry (GRF), Push-off Force Asymmetry (POF), and Braking Force Asymmetry (BRK). Utilizing the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) with 18 participants, this research examines these interventions' effectiveness in generating asymmetric gait. While the results during adaptation indicate that BRK was significantly affected by both A-RAC (p = 0.001) and AT (p = 0.003), only A-RAC had a significant effect on GRF (p = 0.002) during adaptation. None of the interventions significantly altered POF, suggesting its resistance to sensory cue modification. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing gait rehabilitation strategies, particularly in addressing vertical load distribution, controlled deceleration, and overall walking safety.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/EMBC53108.2024.10781528 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Higher dominant muscle strength is mediated by motor unit discharge rates and proportion of common synaptic inputs.
Sci Rep
March 2025
Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Department of Movement, Human, and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy.
Neural determinants explaining the asymmetrical force and skill observed in limb dominance still need to be comprehensively investigated. To address this gap, we recorded myoelectrical activity from biceps brachii using high-density surface electromyography in twenty participants, identifying the maximal voluntary force (MVF) and performing isometric ramp contractions at 35% and 70%MVF and sustained contractions at 10%MVF. Motor unit discharge characteristics were assessed during ramp contractions, the proportion of common synaptic input to motoneurons was calculated with coherence analysis, and the firing rate hysteresis (∆F) was used to estimate spinal motoneuron intrinsic properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProfiling "Noncombat" Musculoskeletal Injuries in Special Operations Forces: A Systematic Review.
J Spec Oper Med
March 2025
Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Background: Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel are at a high risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injury. The aims of this systematic review were to a) profile MSK injuries sustained by SOF personnel and b) identify evidence-based injury prevention strategies.
Methods: Registered with the Open Science Framework, the protocol followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.
Comparison of short controlled ankle motion boots and barefoot walking on spatiotemporal gait parameters and plantar pressure distribution.
PLoS One
March 2025
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Controlled ankle motion (CAM) boots are commonly recommended to protect the foot-ankle complex in reducing loading, continuing ambulation, and maintaining daily activities. However, maintaining a normal and comfortable gait while wearing CAM boots is quite challenging. The added weight of the CAM boot, coupled with reduced ankle work capacity, hinders the full execution of gait parameters, leading to spatiotemporal asymmetry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of robot-assisted gait training on trunk symmetry improvement in patients with chronic hemiplegia: A randomized, single-blind clinical trial.
Hum Mov Sci
March 2025
Department of Physical Therapy, Busan Veterans Hospital, 420, Baegyang-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan 46996, Republic of Korea.
Background: Stroke-induced gait impairments often result in asymmetrical trunk alignment, affecting mobility and quality of life of patients. This randomized, single-blind clinical trial investigated the efficacy of robot-assisted gait training in addressing this issue and explored its impact on lower limb functions.
Methods: Fifty patients with chronic stroke were included in this study, with one group receiving traditional rehabilitation therapy and the other receiving additional robot-assisted gait training session.
Time-dependency of test-retest reliability and measurement error of center-of-pressure synchronization and symmetry during quiet standing within specific frequencies in early sub-acute stroke.
Gait Posture
February 2025
REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium. Electronic address:
Background: People with unilateral sensorimotor impairments after a stroke exhibit poor between-limb synchronization and asymmetries in balance control by relying on their less-affected side to maintain stability during standing. Therefore, there is a growing consensus to include center-of-pressure metrics as between-limb synchronization and dynamic control asymmetry when investigating balance improvements poststroke. However, the test-retest reliability of these metrics remains under-investigated, hindering uptake of these assessments in future stroke rehabilitation and recovery studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!