May 28, 2024

Public workspaceProtocol Normative Gait Data ZHAW Movement Laboratory

DOI
dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l621pzgqe/v1
Protocol Normative Gait Data ZHAW Movement Laboratory
  • 1Zurich University of Applied Sciences;
  • 2ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Eveline Graf
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DOI: dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l621pzgqe/v1
Protocol Citation: Bettina Sommer, Christoph Bauer, Carole Pauli, Michelle Haas, Eveline Graf 2024. Protocol Normative Gait Data ZHAW Movement Laboratory. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l621pzgqe/v1
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Protocol status: Working
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Created: May 08, 2024
Last Modified: May 28, 2024
Protocol Integer ID: 99424
Keywords: gait, walking, normative data, three-dimensional
Funders Acknowledgement:
European Union's Horizon 2020 programme
Grant ID: 688175
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Abstract
This protocol describes the detailed study procedures for the collection of normative gait data for walking at the ZHAW movement laboratory.
Laboratory Preparation
Laboratory Preparation
Cameras
A total of 12 Vicon Vantage cameras were used for data collection.
Cameras need to be turned on for warming up at least 30 minutes before system calibration

Position of cameras and photocells (indicated with "L") in the movement laboratory. Cameras 1-8 were wall-mounted, 9-12 were mounted on tripods on the ground.
Position of cameras and photocells (indicated with "L") in the movement laboratory. Cameras 1-8 were wall-mounted, 9-12 were mounted on tripods on the ground.

Photocells
The photocells are placed in the room as shown in the figure above, with a distance of 360 cm between them. Switch on the light barriers before calibrating. A marker is placed on the light barrier to measure the exact distance in the Vicon. This information is used to track the walking speed.
System Calibration
The camera system needs to be calibrated according to the manufacturer's guidelines. For the Vicon system, guidelines can be found here: https://help.vicon.com/space/Nexus216/11606902/Calibrate+a+Vicon+system
Participant Preparation
Participant Preparation
Information and informed consent
Upon arrival of the participant, they will be informed about the study procedures. After signing informed written consent, the detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria will be checked and the final inclusion decision will be made by the investigator. After inclusion, the participant will be asked to change into shorts, male participants will be shirtless, female participants will be asked to wear a (sports)bra.

Inclusion criteria:
  • signed informed written consent
  • age between 18 and 70 years
  • body mass index between 18 and 28 kg/m^2
Exclusion criteria:
  • acute or chronic musculoskeletal diseases
  • acute or chronic neurological diseases
  • acute or chronic cardiopulmonal diseases
  • amputation
  • diagnosed scoliosis
  • pregnancy
Collection of anthropometric data
Height (in mm) and mass (in kg) will be recorded with the participant barefoot.
Palpation of anatomical landmarks
Specific markers need to be placed on anatomical landmarks which can be identified with the following instructions:

anatomical landmarksinstruction for palpation
anterior spina iliacaPalpate from distal, medial protrusion.
lateral & medial femoral epicondylePalpate from proximal along the leg to the bony structure, outermost point. Check during flexion/extension movement whether the center of rotation is correct.
lateral & medial malleolusHighest point of the malleolus.
Posterior spina iliacaPalpate from distal.

Marker placement
Retroreflective markers will be attached to the skin of the participant using double-sided tape on the following locations:
SegmentMarker NameMarker Position
Rearfoot L/R HeeMeDiaLeft / Right heel medial
L/R HeeLaTer Left / Right heel lateral
L/R HeePoPro Left / Right heel posterior proximal (along Calcaneus)
L/R HeePoDis Left / Right heel posterior distal (along Calcaneus)
Shank L/R AnkMeMal Left / Right ankle medial malleolus (on the most prominent part)
L/R AnkLaMalLeft / Right ankle lateral malleolus (on the most prominent part)
L/R ShaLoLatLeft / Right shank lower lateral
L/R ShaLoMedLeft / Right shank lower medial (preferably on the shin)
L/R ShaUpLatLeft / Right shank upper lateral
L/R ShaUpMedLeft / Right shank upper medial (preferably on the shin)
Thigh L/R KneLaEpiLeft / Right knee lateral epicondyle
L/R KneMeEpiLeft / Right knee medial epicondyle
L/R ThiLoMedLeft / Right thigh lower medial (above the patella)
L/R ThiLoLatLeft / Right thigh lower lateral
L/R ThiUpMedLeft / Right thigh upper medial
L/R ThiUpLatLeft / Right thigh upper lateral (below the fingers, when arms are hold beside the body)
Pelvis L/R ASIPlaced directly over the left / right anterior superior iliac spine
L/R PSIPlaced directly over the left / right posterior superior iliac spine
L/R ICPlaced directly over the left / right iliac crest
Data Collection
Data Collection
Static Trial
For the static trial, place feet parallel. Place the right foot on the line on the floor, with the heel and 2nd toe on the line.
After the static trial, the markers are labeled to check that all markers are present.
Functional Calibration
The functional calibration of the hip and knee joint will be performed according to List et al. (2013)
The following verbal instruction will be provided:
Knee joint
"Stand upright. Lift your left/right leg off the floor and move your lower leg back and up to your thigh and back again three times. You can hold on to the chair to help you keep your balance."
Hip joint
"Stand upright. Lift your left/right leg off the floor and circle your outstretched leg around your hip three times. The circle should be as large as possible. You can hold on to the chair to help you keep your balance."
Dynamic Trails
The following verbal instruction will be provided for the walking trials at the specific speeds
Self-selected speed
"Walk at your usual speed."
Slow speed
"Walk at the specified slow speed."
Normal speed
"Walk at the specified normal speed."
Fast speed
"Walk at the specified fast speed."

To determine the self selected speed, 10 gait tests are carried out. The time of each test is measured and recorded. The mean value is then calculated and the number of trials within ± 5% is determined. The remaining number of attempts is then recorded.

To determine the specified speeds, perform gait trials and give feedback if the target speed has been reached. Keep practicing until the target speed has been reached at least twice in succession and the force plate has been hit. In order to hit the force plate, move the starting point that is indicated with a wooden block.
End of data collection
After all data have been collected, the markers are removed from the participant who is then free to change and leave.
Data Processing
Data Processing
Labelling of marker trajectories
The marker trajectories are labelled in the Vicon Nexus Software (Vicon Motion System, UK).
The raw data files of each trial are then imported into Matlab (R2019a, Mathworks, USA) where data are processed and joint angles and gait parameters are calculated based on published formulas.
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