NCT00767780

The Effect of a New Biomechanical Device

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 200 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Osteoarthritis
• Joint Replacement
• Fractures

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	APOS biomechanical gait system	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

Timeline

• Start date: 2006-10-01
• Primary completion: 2008-08-01
• Completion: 2008-08-01
• First posted: 2008-10-07
• Last updated: 2008-10-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel