Assessment of Accelerometric Measurement Devices for Gait Analysis

Assessment of Accelerometric Measurement Devices for Gait Analysis

The objective of this study is to obtain normative accelerometry data during the six minute walk test and a 30 second walk test on healthy subjects in order to determine the accelerometric variables that are the most relevant to describe gait disorders in patient populations. Secondary objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of walking speed and muscle strength on the accelerometric parameters, to assess the reproducibility of the method and to compare accelerometric data obtained with two different devices.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy ambulant subject
• subject affiliated to a social security system
• subject who signed an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• surgery or recent trauma to the lower limbs (under 6 months)
• high performance sport
• chronic treatment alters the strength in the month before inclusion
• pregnant or nursing woman
• person under guardianship or curatorship
• orthopedic, neuromuscular or neurological disease having an impact on the quality of walking