Abstract
This study presented a model-based image-matching (MBIM) motion analysis technique for ankle joint kinematic measurement. Five cadaveric below-hip specimens were manipulated through a full range of ankle joint motions in bare-foot and shoed conditions. The ankle motions were analyzed by bone-pin marker-based motion analysis and MBIM motion analysis techniques respectively. The root mean square errors of all angles of motion were less than 3°. The average Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs) for the intra-rater reliability were greater than 0.928 and the average ICCs for the inter-rater reliability were greater than 0.948 for all angles of motion. Excellent validity, intra-rater reliability and inter-rater reliability were achieved for the MBIM technique in both bare-foot and shoed conditions. The MBIM technique can therefore provide good estimates of ankle joint kinematics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-75 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Gait and Posture |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 8 Apr 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
This research project was made possible by resources donated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Keywords
- Video analysis
- Ankle joint motion
- Injury biomechanics