At Home Gait Monitoring of Cerebral Palsy to Improve Orthotic Treatment

项目简介/摘要：步行是人类最重要的功能活动之一，是独立的标志，是整体功能能力的间接指标，是一项有价值的健身活动，有助于控制肥胖。脑瘫（CP）是儿童中最常见的致残，几乎所有这些儿童的步态都在某种程度上受损，导致速度下降，能量效率低下和疲惫，关节疼痛和退化，绊倒和摔倒，美容问题，以及许多其他肌肉骨骼，神经和功能问题。CP患者的矫形器通常用于矫正和/或预防畸形，提供基础支持，促进技能训练和/或改善步态效率。不幸的是，矫形器通常笨重，不美观，不舒服，导致低水平的依从性。深入了解依从性水平和矫形器的效果将有助于临床医生定制治疗方案，为每位患者找到可行的解决方案。建议是一个不显眼的和成本有效的设备，以准确地评估结果和各种矫形器的依从性。使用来自该设备的数据将允许护理人员为患者提供既有用又具有高依从性的解决方案。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Project Summary/Abstract Walking, one of the most important functional activities in humans, is a hallmark of independence, an indirect indicator of overall functional ability, and a valuable fitness activity helpful in controlling obesity. Cerebra Palsy (CP) is the most common disabling in children and almost all of these children have gait that is impaired in some way, leading to diminished speed, energy inefficiency and exhaustion, joint pain and degradation, tripping and falling, cosmetic concerns, and a host of other musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional problems. Orthotics for patients with CP are often prescribed to correct and/or prevent deformity, to provide a base of support, to facilitate trainin in skills, and/or improve the efficiency of gait. Unfortunately the orthotics are generally cumbersome, unsightly, and uncomfortable leading to low levels of compliance. Having insight into the levels of compliance and the outcomes of the orthotics would help clinicians tailor the treatment to find a workable solution for each individual patient. Proposed is an unobtrusive and cost effective device to accurately assess the outcomes and compliance of a wide variety of orthotics. Using the data from this device will allow caregivers to arrive a solution for the patiet which is both helpful and has high compliance.