How many gait cycles are needed to obtain reliable data?

K. R. Kaufman, H. G. Chambers, D. H. Sutherland

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Abstract

Human gait demonstrates stride-to-stride variability. This study quantifies the minimum number of cycles which are required to obtain a precise representation of a subject's gait during a testing session. Ninety-two clinical studies from 72 subjects were evaluated. Two levels of error were considered. At least seven gait cycles are needed to obtain temporal-distance data which is low in precision, whereas at least 22 gait cycles are needed to obtain more precise data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)481-482
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED
Volume33
StatePublished - 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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