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ITM Web Conf.
Volume 15, 2017
II International Conference of Computational Methods in Engineering Science (CMES’17)
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Article Number | 01006 | |
Number of page(s) | 5 | |
Section | Application Of Computer Programs In Technology | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/itmconf/20171501006 | |
Published online | 15 December 2017 |
Repeatability of the three dimensional kinematics of the pelvis, spine and lower limbs while performing selected exercises
1 Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Computer Science, Nadbystrzycka 38D, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
2 Medical University of Lublin, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jaczewskiego 8 Street, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
3 Medical University of Lublin, Department of Rehabilitation and Orthopedics, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
4 Medical University of Lublin, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Magnoliowa 2, 20-143 Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: maria.paszkowska@pollub.pl
Three-dimensional optical systems are used for calculating many kinetic and kinematic parameters. The obtained data are precise; however, their repeatability is a very important aspect. The aim of this paper is to verify the range of motion repeatability of one healthy subject in the joints of the pelvis, spine and lower limbs based on the coefficient of variation. The participant performed seven exercises, repeated five times: two-leg squat, single-leg squat, forward bending, forward-step motion, step onto the stair, hip extension in a standing position and tip-toe extension while standing. Motion was recorded using Vicon motion capture system consisting of eight NIR cameras. The participant had 39 markers attached to her body according to the Plug-in Gait model. The coefficient of variation was calculated in three dimensions (X, Y and Z). The greatest repeatability, pursuant to the coefficient, was observed during the two-leg squat and forward bending in the sagittal plane (X coordinate). It was also high during the single-leg squat. The lowest repeatability was observed during the tip-toe extension while standing and the hip extension in a standing position. During the step onto the stair and the forward-step motion, a higher repeatability of measurement occurred in the open kinematic chain than in the closed chain; in the hip extension the reverse occurred. Repeatability of a range of motion is different in two types of kinematic chain and in 7 exercises. Exercises such as tip-toe extension and hip extension, which require a greater ability to balance, indicated more variability in movement.
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