Dissertation
The Use of Inertial Sensor Technology to Assess Gait Characteristics
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2010
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00587
Abstract
Human gait has often been assessed using technology to assist in accurate analysis. While a laboratory environment can provide comprehensive analysis, it is not always appropriate or at times, can be restrictive in assessment due attempts to simulate real life situations. An alternative to laboratory based technologies may be the use of microtechnology in the form of inertial sensors. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the novel use of a single inertial sensor positioned at the first vertebra of the sacrum to record vertical, anteroposterior, and mediolateral accelerations. This positioning was to develop inertial sensor applications for different gait velocities (walking, race-walking, and running). This was achieved by utilising the methodology of three dimensional space (three orthogonal planes) for accuracy of inertial sensors when assessing gait events and centre of mass accelerations.
Details
- Title
- The Use of Inertial Sensor Technology to Assess Gait Characteristics
- Authors
- James B Lee
- Contributors
- Brendan J Burkett (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00587
- Organisation Unit
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449847602621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
Metrics
62 File views/ downloads
671 Record Views