The Effect of a New Biomechanical Device
Study Details
Study Description
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.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| 3 Patients suffering from ankle fractures and instability |
Device: APOS biomechanical gait system
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
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| 4 Patients suffering from hip osteoarthritis |
Device: APOS biomechanical gait system
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
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| 5 Patients who underwent total knee replacement or total hip replacement |
Device: APOS biomechanical gait system
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
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| 1 Patients suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis |
Device: APOS biomechanical gait system
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
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| 2 Patients suffering fron non specific low back pain |
Device: APOS biomechanical gait system
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
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Gait spatio-temporal parameters []
Secondary Outcome Measures
- WOMAC, SF-36, Oswestry and FAOS questionnaires []
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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knee\hip OA
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knee\hip joint replacement
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ankle fractures\instability
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NSLBP
Exclusion Criteria:
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neurological disorders
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lack of balance (2 falls in the last year)
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incapable to complete a questionnaire
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | APOS Medical and Sport Thechnologies LTD | Herzlia | Israel | 46733 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Investigators
- Study Director: Ronen Debbi, MD, Assaf Harophe Medical Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 141/08