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NCT Number: NCT00767780

The Effect of a New Biomechanical Device

The purpose of this study is to examine (retrospectively) the effect of a new biomechanical device on gait patterns of patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The analysis is conducted on an existing database of the therapy center.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoarthritis Arthritis Fractures Fractures, Bone Joint Diseases Joint Replacement Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

30 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

APOS Medical and Sport Thechnologies LTD

Herzliya, 46733, Israel

About this study

Patients treated in the therapy center undergo a computerized gait test and complete several pain and function questionnaires at fixed time point. We examined the effect of the treatment on the level of pain, function and quality of life as well as on the gait patterns of these patients. Measurements were taken at baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • knee\\hip OA
  • knee\\hip joint replacement
  • ankle fractures\\instability
  • NSLBP

Exclusion criteria

  • neurological disorders
  • lack of balance (2 falls in the last year)
  • incapable to complete a questionnaire

Treatment and study plan

APOS biomechanical gait system

Device

a biomechanical device including 2 hemispheric biomechanical elements attached to a platform in a form of a shoe. the biomechanical device is calibrated to each patient by a physiotherapist specialized with the treatment methodology. patient are instructed to walk indoor with the device. time of exercise is gradually increase

Primary outcomes

  1. Gait spatio-temporal parameters

Secondary outcomes

  1. WOMAC, SF-36, Oswestry and FAOS questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Oct 7, 2008
Registry last updated
Oct 7, 2008

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