New evaluation of gait symmetry/asymmetry in COPD patients using an accelerometer

Conclusion: LI measured by a tri-axial accelerometer evaluated gait symmetry/asymmetry accurately and might be clinically useful for the evaluation of balance in elderly COPD patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 7, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Terui, Y., Iwakura, M., Sudo, E., Kawagoshi, A., Ookura, K., Satou, M., Hasegawa, K., Satake, M., Shioya, T. Tags: 9.2 Physiotherapists Source Type: research