Title :
Evaluating the effectiveness of the biomechanical efficiency quotient as a measure of gait efficiency in children with cerebral palsy
Author :
Benda, B.J. ; Smith, B.T. ; Lange, G.W.
Author_Institution :
Shriners Hosp. for Crippled Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Abstract :
The Biomechanical Efficiency Quotient (BEQ) has been suggested as an effective measure of gait efficiency due to its correlation with oxygen consumption. Here we report the application of a modified BEQ measure to the gait data of children of typical development and children with cerebral palsy. The results indicate a strong correlation between the modified BEQ measure and oxygen consumption and a significant ability of the BEQ to distinguish between subjects with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy, subjects with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, and able-bodied peers
Keywords :
biomedical measurement; brain; gait analysis; neuromuscular stimulation; oxygen; paediatrics; O2; able-bodied peers; functional electrical stimulation; gait efficiency measurement; subjects with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy; subjects with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy; Biomechanics; Birth disorders; Displacement measurement; Energy measurement; Hospitals; Legged locomotion; Length measurement; Medical treatment; Pediatrics; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7419-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2002.999495
