Joint FunctionJoint Function
& &
GAIT AnalysisGAIT Analysis
JointsJoints
¾¾ A joint occurs when boneA joint occurs when bone--end meets end meets
bonebone--endend
¾¾ Synovial jointSynovial joint
zz Bone ends covered with Bone ends covered with cartilagecartilage
zz Relative large range of Relative large range of motionmotion
zz Surrounded by a capsule filled with Surrounded by a capsule filled with synovial synovial
fluidfluid
Knee Joint MotionKnee Joint Motion
Hip Joint MotionHip Joint Motion
Joint FunctionJoint Function
The ability of a joint to maintain The ability of a joint to maintain
an appropriate functional position an appropriate functional position
throughout an intended range of motionthroughout an intended range of motion
A stable joint is able to carry required loads A stable joint is able to carry required loads
throughout normal ranges of motionthroughout normal ranges of motion
Types of movementsTypes of movements
Types of movements (contTypes of movements (cont’’d)d)
Joint Reaction ForcesJoint Reaction Forces
These forces produced via:These forces produced via:
Compression of two articular surfacesCompression of two articular surfaces
Compressive ForcesCompressive Forces
Joint Contact ForcesJoint Contact Forces
GAITGAIT
¾¾ Utilizes minimal energy to move COMUtilizes minimal energy to move COM
¾¾Walking is a highlyWalking is a highly--coordinated process coordinated process
involvinginvolving
zz CNSCNS
•• BrainBrain
•• Spinal cord Spinal cord
•• Peripheral nervesPeripheral nerves
zz MSSMSS
•• MusclesMuscles
•• Bones & JointsBones & Joints
Single GAIT cycleSingle GAIT cycle
The major events:The major events:
¾¾ Stance PhaseStance Phase
zz Heel StrikeHeel Strike
zz Foot FlatFoot Flat
zz Toe OffToe Off
¾¾ Swing PhaseSwing Phase
zz AccelerationAcceleration
zz Deceleration Deceleration
Stance PhaseStance Phase
Swing phaseSwing phase
Single GAIT cycleSingle GAIT cycle
Support during GAIT cycleSupport during GAIT cycle
Ground reaction forceGround reaction force
Biomechanics of GAIT AnalysisBiomechanics of GAIT Analysis
¾¾ Important variables Important variables
zz TimeTime
zz MassMass
zz ForceForce
zz Centre of gravityCentre of gravity
zz MomentsMoments
zz MotionMotion
•• LinearLinear
•• AngularAngular
Determinants of GAITDeterminants of GAIT
¾¾ Pelvic rotationPelvic rotation
¾¾ Pelvic obliquityPelvic obliquity
¾¾ Knee flexion in stance phaseKnee flexion in stance phase
¾¾ Ankle mechanismAnkle mechanism
¾¾ Foot mechanismFoot mechanism
¾¾ Lateral displacement of bodyLateral displacement of body
GAIT AnalysisGAIT Analysis
¾¾ Systemic study of human walkingSystemic study of human walking
•• Using Using experiencedexperienced observersobservers
•• Augmented by Augmented by instrumentationinstrumentation
•• Measuring body movementsMeasuring body movements
•• Body mechanicsBody mechanics
•• Activity of the musclesActivity of the muscles
¾¾ PurposePurpose
¾¾ Aid in treatmentAid in treatment
¾¾ Helps to improve understandingHelps to improve understanding
Methods of GAIT AnalysisMethods of GAIT Analysis
Few of the methods used :Few of the methods used :
¾¾ Visual gait analysisVisual gait analysis
¾¾ Timing the gait cycleTiming the gait cycle
¾¾ Direct motion measurement systemsDirect motion measurement systems
¾¾ ElectrogoniometersElectrogoniometers
¾¾ ElectromyographyElectromyography
¾¾ Combined Kinetic / Kinematic systemsCombined Kinetic / Kinematic systems
Abnormal GAIT PatternsAbnormal GAIT Patterns
¾¾ Anterior trunk bendingAnterior trunk bending
¾¾ Posterior trunk bendingPosterior trunk bending
¾¾ Lateral trunk bendingLateral trunk bending
¾¾ Increased lumbar lordosisIncreased lumbar lordosis
¾¾ CircumductionCircumduction
¾¾ SteppageSteppage
The EndThe End
Pelvic rotationPelvic rotation
Pelvic obliquityPelvic obliquity
Knee flexion in stance phase,Knee flexion in stance phase,
Ankle mechanism, Foot mechanismAnkle mechanism, Foot mechanism
Lateral displacement of bodyLateral displacement of body
Anterior trunk bendingAnterior trunk bending
Posterior trunk bendingPosterior trunk bending
Increased lumbar lordosisIncreased lumbar lordosis
CircumductionCircumduction
SteppageSteppage
Visual gait analysisVisual gait analysis
¾¾ Depends on the skill of observerDepends on the skill of observer
¾¾ Subject should be observed from different Subject should be observed from different
sides to observe gait abnormalitiessides to observe gait abnormalities
¾¾Minimum length to be walked = ~10Minimum length to be walked = ~10--12 m12 m
¾¾ Compare range of motion at joints during Compare range of motion at joints during
walking with those observed on walking with those observed on
examination plinthexamination plinth
¾¾ Cameras may be used Cameras may be used
Timing the gait cycleTiming the gait cycle
¾¾ Two typesTwo types
zz FootswitchesFootswitches
•• One switch beneath heel, other beneath forefootOne switch beneath heel, other beneath forefoot
•• Connected to computer with trailing wire/ transmitterConnected to computer with trailing wire/ transmitter
•• Measure timing of stance phaseMeasure timing of stance phase
zz Instrumented walkwaysInstrumented walkways
•• Covered with electrically conductive substanceCovered with electrically conductive substance
•• Electrical contacts on subjectElectrical contacts on subject’’s shoess shoes
•• Interrupt beams of 2 photoelectric cells to find speedInterrupt beams of 2 photoelectric cells to find speed
•• Also measures position of foot contact Also measures position of foot contact
Direct motion measurement Direct motion measurement
systemssystems
¾¾ Found generally in research labsFound generally in research labs
¾¾ Light string attached to back of beltLight string attached to back of belt
¾¾While walking string is pulled through an While walking string is pulled through an
instrument instrument
zz Uses tacho generator or optical encoder Uses tacho generator or optical encoder
zz Measures its speedMeasures its speed
¾¾ Two strings used Two strings used
zz Measure lateral displacementMeasure lateral displacement
ElectrogoniometersElectrogoniometers
¾¾Makes continuous measurements of the Makes continuous measurements of the
angle of a jointangle of a joint
¾¾ Potentiometer devicesPotentiometer devices
zz Variable resistorVariable resistor
zz Turning of central spindleTurning of central spindle
•• Change in electrical resistance Change in electrical resistance
zz Measures joint angleMeasures joint angle
•• Body is connected to one limbBody is connected to one limb
•• Spindle is connected to the connecting limbSpindle is connected to the connecting limb
TriaxialTriaxial goniometersgoniometers on Hip, knee on Hip, knee
and ankleand ankle
ElectromyographyElectromyography
¾¾Measures electrical activity of contracting Measures electrical activity of contracting
musclemuscle
¾¾Main methods Main methods
zz Surface electrodesSurface electrodes
zz FineFine--wire electrodeswire electrodes
zz Needle electrodesNeedle electrodes
¾¾ Helps in timing muscle activation Helps in timing muscle activation
¾¾ But cannot measure strength of But cannot measure strength of
contraction contraction
Combined Kinetic / Kinematic systemsCombined Kinetic / Kinematic systems
Combined Kinetic / Kinematic systemsCombined Kinetic / Kinematic systems
¾¾ Measurements in 2D or 3DMeasurements in 2D or 3D
¾¾ MeasuresMeasures
zz DisplacementsDisplacements
zz VelocitiesVelocities
zz AccelerationsAccelerations
zz Position and orientation of body segmentsPosition and orientation of body segments
zz Angles of jointsAngles of joints
¾¾ Measure positions of markers at 50 Hz (20ms intervals)Measure positions of markers at 50 Hz (20ms intervals)
¾¾ Uses many of the previous mentioned measurement Uses many of the previous mentioned measurement
systemssystems
zz ElectrogoniometersElectrogoniometers
zz Visual methods like videosVisual methods like videos
zz Force platforms , etcForce platforms , etc
Joint Function& GAIT Analysis
Joints
Knee Joint Motion
Hip Joint Motion
Joint Function
Types of movements
Types of movements (cont’d)
Joint Reaction Forces
Compressive Forces
Joint Contact Forces
GAIT
Single GAIT cycle
Stance Phase
Swing phase
Single GAIT cycle
Support during GAIT cycle
Ground reaction force
Biomechanics of GAIT Analysis
Determinants of GAIT
GAIT Analysis
Methods of GAIT Analysis
Abnormal GAIT Patterns
The End
Pelvic rotation
Pelvic obliquity
Knee flexion in stance phase,Ankle mechanism, Foot mechanism
Lateral displacement of body
Anterior trunk bending
Posterior trunk bending
Increased lumbar lordosis
Circumduction
Steppage
Visual gait analysis
Timing the gait cycle
Direct motion measurement systems
Electrogoniometers
Triaxial goniometers on Hip, knee and ankle
Electromyography
Combined Kinetic / Kinematic systems
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Combined Kinetic / Kinematic systems