In-home gait rehabilitation of lower limb amputees using wearable technologies for long-term musculoskeletal health
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Aim
The key aim of this project is to develop and test a wearable biofeedback system for military amputee gait training. This seeks to develop an effective precise gait training method for regular daily gait training of amputees that can be conducted as an outpatient. Additionally, these training methods must incorporate movement strategies that reduce MSK loading (muscle and joint articular contact loads) and enhance function (i.e. speed and ability to perform different activities of daily living).
Research questions
- How can outpatient gait training be enabled for amputees?
- Can a wearable biofeedback system be developed and tested for amputee gait training?
- Is the developed wearable biofeedback system effective in amputee gait training?