Comparison of knee kinematics between meniscal tear and normal control during a step-down task

Roy, Nicolas; Boudreau, Nicolas; François, Vézina; Tousignant, Michel; Gaudreault, Nathaly

doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2015.05.012

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“…The knee joint plays an important role in controlling the movement and during step descent [13,29] with the hip and ankle indirectly influencing knee kinematics [10]. Previous studies have shown that dynamic knee valgus can predispose lower limb injuries, especially at the knee, where step descent activity may be an important clinical outcome.…”

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“…Lower limb kinematic data were then obtained using a 10-camera Oqus 7 system at 100 Hz (Qualisys Medical AB, Gothenburg, Sweden). Passive retro-reflective markers were placed on the lower limbs and pelvis using the Calibrated Anatomical System Technique allowing the segmental kinematics to be tracked in 6-degrees of freedom [13].…”

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“…Additionally clusters of non-collinear markers were attached to the shank and thigh, and markers were also placed over rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot aspects of the shoes [13]. Static calibration trials were obtained with the participant in the anatomical position.…”

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Influence and benefits of foot orthoses on kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation during step descent task

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Medial wedged foot orthoses are frequently prescribed to reduce retropatellar stress in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) by controlling calcaneal eversion and internal rotation of the tibia. During activities of daily living, the highest patella loads occur during stair descent, but the effect of foot orthoses during stair descent remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation during a step descent task in healthy volunteers using three designs of foot orthoses (insoles). Sixteen healthy subjects with a mean age of 25.7 years, BMI of 23.3, and +5 Foot Posture Index were recruited. Subjects performed a step down task from 20 cm using a 5 o rearfoot medial wedge (R), a 5 o rearfoot and forefoot medial wedge (R/F), and a control flat insole (C). Significant improvements in control were seen in the R and R/F insoles over the C insole in the foot and at the ankle and hip kinematics. The R and R/F insoles increased the knee adduction moments, but decreased the knee internal rotation moment compared to the C insole. Adductor hallucis (AH) activity was reduced with both insoles, whereas tibialis anterior (TA) activity was reduced with the R insole only. Foot orthoses can change joint mechanics in the foot and lower limbs providing greater stability and less work done by AH and TA muscles. This data supports the use of foot orthoses to provide functional benefits during step descent, which may benefit patients with PFP.

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“…16,34 New technologies are recently emerging for joint ROM measurements, such as dimensional and 3 dimensional video recording systems. 35,36 This review included 21 studies investigating intratester and intertester reliability of the UG in measuring active or passive ROM of lower limb joints amongst patients or healthy subjects.…”

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Factors Influencing the Reliability of the Universal Goniometer in Measurement of Lower-Limb Range of Motion

Mohsin

McGarry

Bowers

2015

JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

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Introduction: The universal goniometer (UG) is commonly used in clinical practice to measure lower limb joint range of motion (ROM). Reliability of the UG is essential to ensure consistency of measurement between and within practitioners. Clinically, it is important to understand how reliability may be affected by various factors. Methods: An electronic and manual literature search was conducted to determine the reliability of the UG. A variety of search terms were used to search between 1980 and July 2015. Papers sourced were graded according to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network guidelines. Papers reviewed included both measurements of healthy subjects and those with different pathologies. Active and passive lower limb ROM were studied and intratester and intertester reliability were examined. Results: Twenty one studies were included and fully reviewed. Most studies indicated that UG reliability was best when used to measure ROM in healthy subjects in comparison to patients. The limited number of studies measuring active motion compromised the ability to make comparisons with measuring of passive ROM. It was reported from the studies investigating both intratester and intertester reliability that intratester reliability was higher than intertester reliability. Reliability of measurements varied depending on the joint measured. Tester training and standardisation of the measurement procedure led to increased reliability and there was a suggestion that involving two testers in the measurement procedure may have a beneficial effect. Conclusion: This literature review highlights variation in study methodology employed, which reduces the ability to directly compare studies. Clinicians should be aware of the variability of 3 reliability of the UG and the effect of different factors when interpreting measurements taken with this instrument. Further research is required to investigate the effect different factors may have on the reliability of the UG and the possibility of using protocols and technology to increase reliability when measuring joint ROM.

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“…A markerless method should be used in order not to mentally or physically disturb the subject. Previous studies have used 3D motion capture systems [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], electromyography (EMG) measurement devices [ 13 , 20 , 21 ], and electro-goniometers [ 20 ] to monitor stair walking. It is necessary to attach reflective markers or electrodes to the subject’s body so that these devices can record data.…”

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Markerless Knee Joint Position Measurement Using Depth Data during Stair Walking

Ogawa

Mita

Yorozu

et al. 2017

Sensors

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Climbing and descending stairs are demanding daily activities, and the monitoring of them may reveal the presence of musculoskeletal diseases at an early stage. A markerless system is needed to monitor such stair walking activity without mentally or physically disturbing the subject. Microsoft Kinect v2 has been used for gait monitoring, as it provides a markerless skeleton tracking function. However, few studies have used this device for stair walking monitoring, and the accuracy of its skeleton tracking function during stair walking has not been evaluated. Moreover, skeleton tracking is not likely to be suitable for estimating body joints during stair walking, as the form of the body is different from what it is when it walks on level surfaces. In this study, a new method of estimating the 3D position of the knee joint was devised that uses the depth data of Kinect v2. The accuracy of this method was compared with that of the skeleton tracking function of Kinect v2 by simultaneously measuring subjects with a 3D motion capture system. The depth data method was found to be more accurate than skeleton tracking. The mean error of the 3D Euclidian distance of the depth data method was 43.2 ± 27.5 mm, while that of the skeleton tracking was 50.4 ± 23.9 mm. This method indicates the possibility of stair walking monitoring for the early discovery of musculoskeletal diseases.

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Comparison of knee kinematics between meniscal tear and normal control during a step-down task

Cited by 9 publications

References 11 publications

Influence and benefits of foot orthoses on kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation during step descent task

Influence and benefits of foot orthoses on kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation during step descent task

Factors Influencing the Reliability of the Universal Goniometer in Measurement of Lower-Limb Range of Motion

Markerless Knee Joint Position Measurement Using Depth Data during Stair Walking

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