Analyzing Walking with Ankle Foot Orthoses Using Shank-mounted Wearable Movement Sensors
Cliona Blackwell · 2023 · ASSETS 2023: The 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
This extended abstract investigates using Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) mounted on the shank (lower leg) to provide quantitative gait analysis for clinicians tuning Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs). AFOs are orthotic devices that encompass the ankle joint and foot to improve gait…
ankle foot orthosis · gait analysis · inertial measurement unit · wearable sensors · biomechanics