Kinematic Analysis of Head and Trunk of Elderly Subjects during Climbing of Stairs and a Ramp

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing. [Methods] The subjects of th...

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Published inJournal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 441 - 444
Main Authors Lee, Sang-Yeol, Ha, Kyoung-Jin, Han, Jin-Tae, Kim, Young-Mi
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Published The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.04.2013
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Ramp
Stairs
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Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing. [Methods] The subjects of this study were 14 elderly people who had no musculoskeletal disease, or low back pain, and who showed normal ROM. Kinematic data were collected using the 6-camera Vicon system (Oxford Metrix, Oxford, England). Repeated measures ANOVA analysis was used to investigate the effect of gait mode on kinematics of the head and trunk. [Results] The results of our study show that the angle of the trunk during ascent of stairs and a ramp was modified in sagittal, frontal and transverse plane. The angle of the head and neck during ascent of stairs and a ramp did not change in the sagittal plane but changed in the frontal and transverse planes. [Conclusion] This study investigated and discusses some basic kinematic mechanisms underlying the pattern of movements of the head and trunk of elderly subjects during ascent of stairs and a ramp. We showed that postural adaptation of head and trunk is necessary for balance.
AbstractList [Abstract.] [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing. [Methods] The subjects of this study were 14 elderly people who had no musculoskeletal disease, or low back pain, and who showed normal ROM. Kinematic data were collected using the 6-camera Vicon system (Oxford Metrix, Oxford, England). Repeated measures ANOVA analysis was used to investigate the effect of gait mode on kinematics of the head and trunk. [Results] The results of our study show that the angle of the trunk during ascent of stairs and a ramp was modified in sagittal, frontal and transverse plane. The angle of the head and neck during ascent of stairs and a ramp did not change in the sagittal plane but changed in the frontal and transverse planes. [Conclusion] This study investigated and discusses some basic kinematic mechanisms underlying the pattern of movements of the head and trunk of elderly subjects during ascent of stairs and a ramp. We showed that postural adaptation of head and trunk is necessary for balance.
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing. [Methods] The subjects of this study were 14 elderly people who had no musculoskeletal disease, or low back pain, and who showed normal ROM. Kinematic data were collected using the 6-camera Vicon system (Oxford Metrix, Oxford, England). Repeated measures ANOVA analysis was used to investigate the effect of gait mode on kinematics of the head and trunk. [Results] The results of our study show that the angle of the trunk during ascent of stairs and a ramp was modified in sagittal, frontal and transverse plane. The angle of the head and neck during ascent of stairs and a ramp did not change in the sagittal plane but changed in the frontal and transverse planes. [Conclusion] This study investigated and discusses some basic kinematic mechanisms underlying the pattern of movements of the head and trunk of elderly subjects during ascent of stairs and a ramp. We showed that postural adaptation of head and trunk is necessary for balance.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinematic adaptation of the head and trunk of elderly subjects in the ascent of stairs and ramp. The three-dimensional kinematic patterns of the head and trunk were examined during stairs and steep ramp climbing. Methods: The subjects of this study were 14 elderly people who had no musculoskeletal disease, or low back pain, and who showed normal ROM. Kinematic data were collected using the 6-camera Vicon system (Oxford Metrix, Oxford, England). Repeated measures ANOVA analysis was used to investigate the effect of gait mode on kinematics of the head and trunk. Results: The results of our study show that the angle of the trunk during ascent of stairs and a ramp was modified in sagittal, frontal and transverse plane. The angle of the head and neck during ascent of stairs and a ramp did not change in the sagittal plane but changed in the frontal and transverse planes. Conclusion: This study investigated and discusses some basic kinematic mechanisms underlying the pattern of movements of the head and trunk of elderly subjects during ascent of stairs and a ramp. We showed that postural adaptation of head and trunk is necessary for balance.
Author Han, Jin-Tae
Kim, Young-Mi
Lee, Sang-Yeol
Ha, Kyoung-Jin
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