Relationship between auditory rhythm and gait parameters during unilateral load carriage: design study on school children
by Sonal Atreya; Swetambri; R. Periyasamy; U. Singh; Sneh Anand
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (IJBET), Vol. 8, No. 4, 2012

Abstract: The prescribed weight to be carried by school children has been determined to be 10-15% of their Body Weight (BW); however, literature shows that the majority of them carry up to 30% of their BW. It has been found that one strap backpack induces elevation of the strap supporting shoulder and concomitant lateral bending of the spine and leads to changes in various gait parameters. Auditory beats have been previously successfully utilised to treat patients suffering from motor deficiency to improve gait aspects. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of auditory rhythmic stimulation during unilateral loaded conditions on the various gait parameters.

Online publication date: Fri, 12-Dec-2014

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