dc.contributor.author |
Ward, Sarah H |
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dc.contributor.author |
Wiedemann, Lukas |
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dc.contributor.author |
Stinear, James |
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dc.contributor.author |
Stinear, Cathy |
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dc.contributor.author |
McDaid, Andrew |
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dc.coverage.spatial |
United States |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-02-24T01:14:03Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-02-24T01:14:03Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2018-8 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
0021-9290 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
https://hdl.handle.net/2292/58318 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The Re-Link Trainer (RLT) is a modified walking frame with a linkage system designed to apply a non-individualized kinematic constraint to normalize gait trajectory of the left limb. The premise behind the RLT is that a user's lower limb is constrained into a physiologically normal gait pattern, ideally generating symmetry across gait cycle parameters and kinematics. This pilot study investigated adaptations in the natural gait pattern of healthy adults when using the RLT compared to normal overground walking. Bilateral lower limb kinematic and electromyography data were collected while participants walked overground at a self-selected speed, followed by walking in the RLT. A series of 2-way analyses of variance examined between-limb and between-condition differences. Peak hip extension and knee flexion were reduced bilaterally when walking in the RLT. Left peak hip extension occurred earlier in the gait cycle when using the RLT, but later for the right limb. Peak hip flexion was significantly increased and occurred earlier for the constrained limb, while peak plantarflexion was significantly reduced. Peak knee flexion and plantarflexion in the right limb occurred later when using the RLT. Significant bilateral reductions in peak electromyography amplitude were evident when walking in the RLT, along with a significant shift in when peak muscle activity was occurring. These findings suggest that the RLT does impose a significant constraint, but generates asymmetries in lower limb kinematics and muscle activity patterns. The large interindividual variation suggests users may utilize differing motor strategies to adapt their gait pattern to the imposed constraint. |
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dc.format.medium |
Print-Electronic |
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dc.language |
eng |
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dc.publisher |
Elsevier BV |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Journal of biomechanics |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.subject |
Lower Extremity |
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dc.subject |
Muscles |
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dc.subject |
Humans |
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dc.subject |
Electromyography |
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dc.subject |
Gait |
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dc.subject |
Pilot Projects |
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dc.subject |
Adaptation, Physiological |
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dc.subject |
Adult |
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dc.subject |
Female |
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dc.subject |
Male |
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dc.subject |
Mechanical Phenomena |
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dc.subject |
Healthy Volunteers |
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dc.subject |
Biomechanical Phenomena |
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dc.subject |
Electromyography |
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dc.subject |
Gait |
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dc.subject |
Gait symmetry |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation robots |
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dc.subject |
Adaptation, Physiological |
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dc.subject |
Adult |
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dc.subject |
Biomechanical Phenomena |
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dc.subject |
Electromyography |
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dc.subject |
Female |
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dc.subject |
Gait |
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dc.subject |
Healthy Volunteers |
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dc.subject |
Humans |
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dc.subject |
Lower Extremity |
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dc.subject |
Male |
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dc.subject |
Mechanical Phenomena |
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dc.subject |
Muscles |
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dc.subject |
Pilot Projects |
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dc.subject |
Science & Technology |
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dc.subject |
Life Sciences & Biomedicine |
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dc.subject |
Technology |
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dc.subject |
Biophysics |
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dc.subject |
Engineering, Biomedical |
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dc.subject |
Engineering |
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dc.subject |
Gait |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation robots |
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dc.subject |
Gait symmetry |
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dc.subject |
Electromyography |
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dc.subject |
STROKE |
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dc.subject |
WALKING |
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dc.subject |
1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences |
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dc.subject |
Clinical |
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dc.subject |
Clinical Medicine and Science |
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dc.subject |
Rehabilitation |
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dc.subject |
Clinical Research |
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dc.subject |
Musculoskeletal |
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dc.subject |
0903 Biomedical Engineering |
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dc.subject |
0913 Mechanical Engineering |
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dc.subject |
1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences |
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dc.title |
The effect of a novel gait retraining device on lower limb kinematics and muscle activation in healthy adults. |
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dc.type |
Journal Article |
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dc.identifier.doi |
10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.012 |
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pubs.begin-page |
183 |
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pubs.volume |
77 |
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dc.date.updated |
2022-01-10T00:40:59Z |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
en |
pubs.author-url |
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30037576 |
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pubs.end-page |
189 |
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pubs.publication-status |
Published |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/RestrictedAccess |
en |
pubs.subtype |
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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pubs.subtype |
Journal Article |
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pubs.elements-id |
750388 |
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dc.identifier.eissn |
1873-2380 |
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dc.identifier.pii |
S0021-9290(18)30518-9 |
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