Instrumental Gait Analysis Guiding Botulin Toxin Treatment: Goals for Lower Limb

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Topic Technology & Robotics
Main Speaker Ismael Carneiro Portugal
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Spasticity, a superior motor neuron disorder, is present in a large range of Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in muscle tone and it can compromise movement and coordination and, therefore, a variety of function skills. Managing spasticity often involves a combination of modalities, such as physical therapy, oral medication, Botulin Toxin (BTX) treatment, among others.

BTX treatment is an effective approach to spasticity and, nowadays, is one of the leading treatment options. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treatments are for excellence goal oriented and more and more methodologies are being used to target these goals and measure the results. Gait analysis involves the systematic study of human walking and it aims to understand and evaluate the biomechanics of gait.

It uses specialized equipment and techniques to measure spatial and temporal parameters and kinematic, kinetic and electromyographic data. The collected information is analyzed to identify abnormalities or deviations from typical gait patterns, which can be used to design treatment programs and measure the results in a precise way. The Scientific Session in proposal discusses the use of the Gait Analysis, particularly using the Gait Analysis Laboratory, in BTX treatment, considering goals and target muscles. It is discussed Gait Analysis, BTX treatment, muscles and goals and it will be presented various examples and clinical cases for discussion