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Study on the balance and gait characteristics of subjects with generalized joint hypermobility residing in high-altitude using wearable devices: a cross-sectional study.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders . 10/22/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: To investigate the characteristics of balance and gait functions in Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) subjects residing in high-altitude areas. Methods: This study included 61 university students (28 with GJH and 33 healthy controls) all from the high-altitude region of Linzhi, Tibet Autonomous Region. The Riabloâ„¢ wearable intelligent rehabilitation assessment and training system was used to assess static balance (with eyes open and closed) and gait function (during flat walking) in both groups. Results: Compared to healthy subjects, GJH subjects exhibited significantly impaired balance, indicated by an increased distance of the center of pressure position from the ideal center of gravity(EO: P = 0.007, EC: P = 0.031) and greater amplitude of center of pressure displacements (EO: P = 0.043, EC: P = 0.032). Gait velocity(P = 0.007), stride length(P = 0.012), and swing stance phase of the gait cycle(P = 0.046) were significantly reduced in GJH subjects compared to healthy subjects. A significant increase in the flat-foot phase of the gait cycle(P = 0.022) was observed in GJH subjects compared to healthy subjects. Conclusion: The current study demonstrated that GJH subjects residing in high-altitude areas exhibit impairments in balance and gait, providing a basis for training and prevention strategies tailored for this population. And this study used the wearable intelligent rehabilitation evaluation and training system in high-altitude areas, providing methodological references for scientific research on balance and gait function under non laboratory conditions. Trial registration: Controlled Trials No.102772023RT133, Registered 13 October 2023. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712474
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180429498
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07883-3