Researchers, International Universities and Rehabilitation Centers
- St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria - IntelliGait: Using machine learning for pattern recognition and gait classification
- Morgan Sangeux Hugh Williamson Gait Analysis Laboratory - The Royal Children's Hospital - Melbourne
- NRZ Rosenhügel Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Errichtungs - STAGAMOD-ND STAGAMOD-ND: Statistical gait-model for subjects with neurological diseases
- Robyn Grote, (2) University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), Brisbane.
- Arsalis - Université Catholique de Louvain: locomotion , rehabilitation "Arsalis is a spin-off of the Laboratory of physiology and biomechanics of locomotion (LOCO) nd the Laboratory of rehabilitation and physical medicine (READ) of Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. Since the early 1980's, these laboratories have developed an expertise in the measurement of human motor performance and in the clinical evaluation of rehabilitation. Arsalis turns this expertise into industrial human performance evaluation systems.
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Physiopedia: Gait Analysis "This space was created by and for the students in the Rehabilitation Sciences and
- David A. Winter University of Waterloo - Department of Kinesiology
- Alberto Leardini Instituto Ortopedico Rizzoli di Bologna
- Manuela Gali Laboratorio di Analisi della Postura del Movimento - Politecnico di Milano
- Vinicius Monteiro Diederichs Visiting Kinesiologist at John Cabot University - Roma "Recalibration for rehabilitation of motor skills Motor re-education in physical rehabilitation Recalibration and re-education each seem the most successful and realistic approach in physical rehabilitation and relearning of motor skills. First, for joints and muscles to function smoothly, their length and rotation respectively need to be correctly calibrated. Second, any re-calibration when in the presence of drift should be treated as a learning process. In this case, a drift is a joint angle outside of the controller's radar; let’s assume here it’s a motor disability. In other words, the re-calibration of both joints and muscles is a learning process. In this instance, you ameliorate disabilities by a learning process which "switches on" a sort autopilot for the control of your body movement."
- Roessingh Research and Development "RRD is the biggest centre in the Netherlands where a wide range of disciplines such as rehabilitation medicine, movement sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences and computer sciences work together under a single roof on current and future innovations in rehabilitation and chronic care. As an internationally recognised scientific research institute, RRD occupies a unique position between the university and healthcare practice.
- Allan Carman Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Otago "Dr Allan Carman, at the Biomechanics Laboratory, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, has expertise in measuring human performance, including; 3D movement, muscle function, and muscle and joint forces in the generation of movement.
- Alexander Velizhev Graphics and Media Laboratory - Lomonosov Moscow State University, CMC Department
- Christopher Kirtley First Clinical Gait Analysis (CGA) web site.
- Jim Richards University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) - Professor in Biomechanics - School of Health Sciences
- Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) - Oxford Gait Laboratory
- Richard J. Baker - Walking with Richard University of Salford - A Greater Manchester University
- PyCGM2 (Conventional Gait Model 2) - 2018 Fabien Leboeuf, Julie Reay, Richard Baker (University of Salford - UK)
- Alberto Esquenazi Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; John Otto Haas Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Director, Sheerr Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory; Clinical Director, Regional Amputee Center; Chief, Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinic; Co-director, Neuro-orthopedic Program
- Andrew (Drew) Smith Director of the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC), has more than 35 years of experience in the field of movement analysis and kinesiology, and has worked internationally in academic settings, clinical settings, and research labs. His primary area of research is in gait and balance, in particular, neuromuscular control of motion across a wide spectrum of movements. Before coming to Samuel Merritt University (SMU), Drew was an associate professor and associate head of the Department of Health and Physical Education at the Hong Kong Institute of Education.
- Hermano Igo Krebs Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Neuro-rehabilitation, functional imaging, human-machine interactions, robotics, and dynamic systems modeling & control.
- Michael H. Schwartz, (2) Director of biomedical engineering research, Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory
- Paulo R. de P. Selber Assistant Professor Orthopaedics in Neuromuscular Disorders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital - The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center His main interest is in the orthopaedic treatment and outcomes of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular conditions. His current interest is to understand and develop strategies to setting up an economically viable and sustainable clinical and research 3D motion analysis laboratory within the United States' Global and Regional Health Care Systems.
- Robert S. Gailey, Jr. Department of Physical Therapy - Amputee Rehabilitation
- Roy Brian Davis III, (2) Shriners Hospitals for Children, Greenville, SC - Director, Motion Analysis Laboratory
- Scott L. Delp, (2), (3) - OpenSim Community Professor of Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Orthopaedic Surgery Director, National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research Director, Mobilize Center
- Stephen J. Piazza Professor of Kinesiology; Graduate Program Director
- Graduate Program in Bioengineering
- Christopher L. (Kit) Vaughan University of Cape Town, South Africa
AT
This project takes advantage of a large-scale database of real-world clinical gait data captured during clinical praxis of the Rehabilitation Center Weißer Hof (AUVA). This dataset enables us to develop novel machine based learning methods for automated gait analysis and classification.
- SONIGait Project
The aim of the SONIGait Project is the design and manufacturing of a portable and low-cost pair of wireless-sensor shoe insoles, which are capable of capturing a person’s gait (walking) parameters and providing auditory information in real-time for altering movement. The ultimate goal of this project is to provide both clinicians and patients with an accurate and low-cost tool that will aid in the rehabilitation of abnormal gait patterns.
- Childrens' Knees
The aim of the Childrens’ Knees study is to analyse the changes in biomechanical gait characteristics of obese children and adolescents and furthermore to develop a specific exercise programme for this target group based on the discovered results. The exercise programme will be focused on neuromuscular and muscle strength training of lower extremity muscles and should reduce joint loads at hip and knee of obese children and adolescents
- Brelomate – Connecting the Older Generation
Elderly research participants wanted, 15. October 2016
"The team of Brelomate 2 is looking for senior citizens to participate in a field study on online-communication. In spring 2017 our Brelomate communication and gaming platform will be tested in 36 households in the St. Pölten area." Details (in german)
AU
The Hugh Williamson Gait Analysis Laboratory is a world leader in the analysis of walking disorders in children. Using state of the art equipment our highly specialist staff are able to determine why children walk the way they do. Knowing this it is then possible to plan treatment individually for each child.
"StaGaMod–ND is an interactive tool for the visualization of dependencies between different gait parameters of subjects with various neurological diseases. Multiple linear regressions are used to calculate the expected values (output values) from a set of independent values (input values). Both types of values are shown in the same dynamically build technical drawing where input values are written in white and output values are in black letters."
The Queensland Motion Analysis Centre (QMAC), based at RBWH, is working towards using motion analysis to identify the cause of medical problems in burns patients, premature babies and patients with neurological and movement disorders.
BE
Our expertise is in developing integrated hardware and software instruments for assessing physiological performance. Our know-how includes mechanical design, custom force sensor design, integration of industrial sensors (e.g. force, acceleration, pressure, position, angle, temperature and moisture), printed circuit board design (analog and digital signals, microcontroller signal processing), data acquisition system design (signal sampling and processing) and physiological data interpretation. While our products are assembled in house, Arsalis relies on a strong network of sub-contractors like machine shops, stain gauge specialists and printed circuit board manufacturers."
Physiotherapy program of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel."
CA
Kinesiology remembers professor David Winter:
"It is with sadness that the Department of Kinesiology announces the passing of David Winter, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and internationally renowned scholar in biomechanics and gait. Winter died Monday, February 6, 2012 at the age of 81."
IT
Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Functional-Clinical Evaluation of Prosthesis:
The Movement Analysis Laboratory was established in 1989 as an independent research unit of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, with the purpose of performing quantitative instrumental analysis of human movement, in particular of the locomotor apparatus. The Laboratory, in close collaboration with the 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic and other Rizzoli clinical units, is specialized in gait analysis both in normal and pathological subjects, mostly in patients before and after surgery or following special rehabilitations programs.
The "Luigi Divieti Posture and Movement Analysis Laboratory" operates within the Department of Bioengineering of the "Politecnico di Milano". Instruments and methodologies are mainly oriented to the study of human posture and movement, and they can be easily employed to measure and evaluate whichever situation of living movement and artificial systems.
NL
Individual solution
Over the past few decades, we have acquired a large amount of knowledge on the consequences of conditions such as amputations, the initial stages of dementia, paraplegia, strokes, chronic pain, heart failure and muscular diseases or the functioning independence of people. For these target groups, personalised solutions are vital for the optimal participation in society of the individuals concerned.
With our combined knowledge of healthcare practice, human movement and applied technology, we can guide the development of telemedicine services and rehabilitation technology in such a way that they are effective and pleasant to use as well as satisfying the requirements and wishes of both the healthcare professional and the patient.
We are always open to the possibilities of new projects and collaborations. Please feel free to visit us or to explore our website to gain an idea of the possibilities."
NZ
Expertise in medical device technology lie in measure and monitoring changes in human performance and generation of movement to aid in the design and establish effectiveness of clinical interventions or assistive devices. Current related applications include gait assessment of children with Cerebral Palsy and generation of movement in above and below knee amputees.
Biomechanics Laboratory is equipped with a 12 camera 3D motion analysis system (Motion Analysis Corporation), two ground mounted force plates (AMTI), a 12 channel telemetric electromyography system (Noraxon), a portable pressure mat (RSscan) and an isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex)."
RU
"Automatic point cloud pre-alignement using orientation histograms
Introduction:
Terrestrial laser scanners allow to obtain accurate 3d model of the object as a point cloud. Real objects should be scanned with different instrument positions and then scan data is registered into the single coordinate system. In practice the process of registration is performed using manual or semi-automated registration techniques. First fully automatic methods were introduced about fifteen years ago. Many of the methods based on well-known iterative closest point algorithm (ICP) permit to obtain the exact solution of a problem. Nevertheless, the problem is difficult to solve due to necessity of information regarding the coarse relative orientation parameters of point clouds. We develope the algorithm based on usage of orientation histogram to solve a problem without any information concerning scan positions. Experimental studies of the algorithm have demonstrated its efficiency at any values of point clouds relative orientation."
UK
Publication: "Clinical Gait Analysis: Theory and Practice"
"Professor Richards' research includes much work on clinical application of biomechanics, the development of new assessment tools for chronic disease, conservative and surgical management of orthopaedic and neurological conditions, and development of evidence based approaches for improving clinical management and rehabilitation. The focus of Professor Richards' work is to encourage inter-professional research and to develop direct parallels with research to the ‘real world’ of allied health work."
Oxford Foot Model:
"The Oxford Foot Model is a method for measuring motion within the foot.
Gait analysis uses markers attached to the body to allow motion of the joints to be measured during walking. This is achieved by modeling the body as a series of different 'segments' that are connected by joints.
Historically, the whole foot has been modeled as one, rigid segment. This meant that motion at the joints within the foot was not represented.
In addition, this over-simplification of the foot led to inaccuracies in the measurements.
A more accurate and detailed method for measuring the motion of the foot and ankle was therefore required.
The Oxford Foot Model began to be developed at the Oxford Gait Laboratory, in collaboration with Oxford University, in the late 1990s. Two separate D.Phil. projects were dedicated to this project. The end result was a multi-segment foot model, which allowed detailed analysis of the mechanics of the foot during walking.
Since 2005, we have used the Oxford Foot Model clinically and routinely on patients with cerebral palsy, club foot, toe walkers and other patients with a foot-related question.
Richard moved to takeup the world's first chair in Clinical Gait Analysis in February 2010 after spending the last nine years at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. his first degree was in physics from Cambridge and his PhD in biomechanics from Dundee. He spent 7 years managing the Gait Analysis Service at the Musgrave Park Hospital in Belfast before moving to a similar role in Mebourne. Between 2005 and 2009 he was the Director of the Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Clinical Gait Analysis and Gait Rehabilitation (the Gait CCRE) at the Murdoch Children's Research Insitute (MCRI) in Melbourne. He still holds honorary appointments with the MCRI, the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University.
Morgan Sangeux (University of Melbourne, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute,
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) - AU)
Derek Potter (Commercial Partner: Vicon - UK)
"The Conventional Gait Model is the most widely used biomechanical model for clinical gait analysis. It was first developed in the 1980s and although, it has many strengths, it has several well-known weaknesses.
The overall aim of this project is to develop and validate a new version, CGM 2, which maintains the current model's strengths but addresses its weaknesses. The new version will allow robust, efficient and standardised data capture by people whose primary interest is in using the results of the gait analysis.
Although the project aims to make the new model as compatible as possible with the old it cannot be identical. It is therefore important that future users know exactly how the new version differs from the old. This will be ensured by developing the model in a series of iterations each addressing a specific weakness and each fully validated to understand the behaviour of the new model in comparison to the old one.
We want the new model to be as open and transparent as possible. All code will be developed in python and made available through GitHub. The project is part-funded by Vicon and we will focus first on implementations to support use of the new models with Vicon's suite of clinical gait analysis software. We are open to developing similar relationships with other manufacurers."
US
MossRehab, part of Einstein Healthcare Network.
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Medicine: "Shock, Grief, and Arrival"
University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Clemson University - Adjunct Professor of Bioengineering
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab (NBL) - Stanford Engineering
Stanford School of Medicine
Penn State College of Health and Human Development
UC Berkeley Bioengineering and UCSF Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences:
"Graduate degrees in bioengineering are jointly offered by UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. Our interdisciplinary programs combine the resources in biomedical sciences at UCSF with the excellence in engineering, physical, and life sciences at UC Berkeley.
UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley offer jointly a Ph.D. and a Master of Translational Medicine . The information on this site applies to our Bioengineering Ph.D. program – if you are interested in the Master’s Program, please read more at the MTM home pages.
With over 160 faculty from 35 departments on the two campuses, our program offers students unparalleled opportunities for basic and applied bioengineering research in a wide variety of related fields which reflect the strengths and breadth of program faculty. We have also partnered with the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at UCSF, which enables students to pursue the M.D./Ph.D. while conducting dissertation research in bioengineering.
Our program has grown by leaps and bounds, and we now host a doctoral student population of over 150. Program alumni are enjoying considerable success in academia and industry, and to populate the faculty at top tier bioengineering institutions."
ZA
Kit Vaughan delivers his adieus - 24 December 2009
"Now gearing up for the world of private enterprise, Kit Vaughan, UCT's Hyman Goldberg Professor of Biomedical Engineering since 1996, recently delivered his valedictory lecture at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Vaughan, aged 56, is now looking forward to the next vignette in his professional career that will follow his retirement from UCT: that of business man. "I have realised that I am at heart an entrepreneur, and that I'm still young enough and have sufficient energy to pursue another career," he said.
In partnership with UCT and with funding from the Industrial Development Corporation, Vaughan has launched a spin-off company that will market low-dose x-ray technology for the early detection of breast cancer. There is clear evidence from other countries that screening programmes can "dramatically" curb the disease"s mortality rates, Vaughan said."
"I am more convinced than ever that we have the technology with the potential to save many lives, both here in South Africa and elsewhere in the world."