Jun 5, 2023 | Gait Research
Introduction: In the realm of clinical assessments, healthcare professionals employ various tools to gauge the functional capacity, gait quality and overall well-being of their patients. One such test that has gained significant recognition is the 6-minute walk test...
Apr 13, 2022 | Gait Analysis with Zeno Walkway, Gait and Balance Academy, Gait Deviations, Gait Research, General Gait Analysis
On April 13, 2012, Michael Rowling and his partners set out to create a gait analysis walkway system designed to push the boundaries of what can be done with the technology. ProtoKinetics was formed with the intent to use gait mat technology to develop new movement...
Feb 18, 2022 | Gait Research, General Gait Analysis
Temporal Gait Analysis Temporal spatial gait analysis is commonly used to quantify gait function in healthy and pathologic populations. Collecting complete temporal or spatial gait assessments often required instrumentation. The key to any instrumentation used to...
Apr 29, 2021 | Gait Research
One of the most debilitating aspects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is Freezing of Gait (FOG), the sensation of the feet sticking to the ground when movement is initiated or during active movement. Levodopa, commonly prescribed for PD patients, is not always...
Jan 14, 2021 | Gait Deviations, Gait Research, General Gait Analysis
In previous posts, we’ve learned about gait dysfunctions, what symptoms to look for, and how those deviations can be identified using gait analysis tools, such as the Zeno Walkway Mat and PKMAS software. Now, we’re going to focus on the next non-surgical steps after...
Oct 28, 2020 | Gait Research, General Gait Analysis
A gait abnormality is a divergence from normal walking. When a person walks, their body relies on proper functioning from their ears, eyes, brain, muscles, and sensory nerves. Without its complete cooperation, walking issues can occur, which can lead to more...
