The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study on Kinetic Gait Analysis of the Normal Adult

정상 성인의 운동역학적 보행분석

  • Kim, Geon (Hyun Dae Family Clinic) ;
  • Yoon, Na-Mi (Department of Physical Therapy, Mokpo Science University)
  • 김건 (현대가정의학과의원) ;
  • 윤나미 (목포과학대학 물리치료과, 목포미래병원)
  • Received : 2009.02.27
  • Accepted : 2009.05.29
  • Published : 2009.06.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study reports the basic reference data of the specific gait parameters for Korean normal adults. Methods: The basic gait parameters were extracted from 73 Adults (35 men and 38 women), 18 to 33 years of age, using a Vicon MX motion analysis system. The segment kinetics, such as joint moment and power, was analyzed at the hip, knee and ankle. Results: The motion patterns are typically associated with a specific phase of the gait cycle. The temporal-spatial gait parameters of Korean normal adults, such as cadence, walking speed, stride length, single support and double support, were similar to the other western reference data. The kinetic parameters of Korean normal adults, such as joint moments of force, joint mechanical power generation or absorption and ground reaction forces, were also similar to other western reference datasets. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that objective gait analysis can be used to document the gait patterns of normal healthy adults. The techniques of 3-dimensional temporal-spatial gait parameters and kinematic parameters analysis can provide a detailed biomechanical description of a normal and pathological gait.

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