Assessment of abnormalities of gait in children from measurements of the instantaneous foot velocities during the swing phase

摘要

SummaryA new gait analysis system is described which is microcomputer‐based, of low cost and both suitable for and acceptable to children with neurological motor disorders. A variety of different gait abnormalities and neurological conditions have been analysed and quantitative gait information is illustrated from this equipment which provides, after a short walk, an immediate profile of the objective measurements of the main spatial and temporal parameters of the gait cycle, i.e. step length, stride time, double support time, cadence, average walking speed and maximum velocity of the foot during the swing phas