Abstract
Comparison of normative data between gait analysis services offers the potential to harmonise data collection protocols. This paper presents a method for such a comparison based on an assumption that the root mean square difference from the inter-service mean is a reflection of systematic differences in protocols and that the average standard deviation includes a component attributable to within-centre measurement variability. Substantial normative datasets from two highly respected clinical services were compared. The RMS difference for the difference from the inter-centre mean was less than 1.7° for all kinematic variables apart from hip rotation (2.9°) and foot progression (2.1°), less than 0.1. Nm/kg for all joint moments and than 0.21. W/kg for all joint powers. The two centres showed very similar normative standard deviations. The data demonstrates a high degree of consistency between data from two highly regarded gait analysis services and establishes a baseline against which other services can assess their performance. An electronic appendix includes data to facilitate this comparison.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 286-290 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Gait and Posture |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2014 |
Keywords
- Kinematics
- Kinetics
- Normative-datasets comparison
- Standardization between services