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PhysiGait Lab user manual  v1.3.1 Date: 29.04.2019 
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User manual and Outcome parameters 

 
 
 
 

PhysiGait Lab

 

 

 

 
 
Thank you for purchasing our PhysiGait Lab, the easy-to-use system to accurately measure 
spatio-temporal gait performances. Physilog

®

5 sensors measure the movement in the field 

and  the  dedicated  software  on  a  USB  key  computes  relevant  information  with  in-lab 
precision.  This  manual  introduces  how  to  use  the  sensors  and  software  on  USB  key  to 
perform gait analysis. 

Содержание PhysiGait Lab

Страница 1: ...ser manual and Outcome parameters PhysiGait Lab Thank you for purchasing our PhysiGait Lab the easy to use system to accurately measure spatio temporal gait performances Physilog 5 sensors measure the movement in the field and the dedicated software on a USB key computes relevant information with in lab precision This manual introduces how to use the sensors and software on USB key to perform gait...

Страница 2: ...he recording 5 3 5 Start the recording from the smartwatch 5 3 6 Plug the Physilog to a computer 6 3 7 Transfer 6 4 Analyse the data 7 4 1 Gait Analysis options 8 5 Practical Considerations 8 5 1 Charging Physilog 5 8 5 2 Physilog 5 configuration for gait measurements 8 5 3 How to update the software on USB key 9 5 4 Handling Maintenance 9 5 5 Troubleshoot 12 6 Gait Parameter Overview 13 6 1 Essen...

Страница 3: ...s or foot attachment straps Start Start the recording by pushing the main button for 2 seconds the LED becomes green and turns off when the sensor is starting Walk Wait until the two sensors blink green synchronously and ask the subject to walk according to your protocol Stop Stop the sensors by pushing the main button for 3 seconds until the LED turns orange The LED blinks green 3 times when the ...

Страница 4: ...he sensor position Fix the sensor such that it doesn t move with respect to the foot shoe 3 2 Start the recording from the sensors To start the sensor push the main button for about 3 seconds The LED becomes green and stops again at this moment you can release the button It doesn t matter which Physilog you turn on first For firmware version 1 0 4 the master sensor will start to blink green immedi...

Страница 5: ...in button the LED will be green and turn orange red and green LED on this is the moment when you can release the button The slave sensor displays the green LED on until it has received the synchronisation from the master Finalizing on the illustration below after which it turns off with 3 rapid green blinks to mark successful data recording You can then turn off the master sensor in the same way p...

Страница 6: ...utton of the watch again the app stopwatch starts to run To stop the recording press the lower button again the stopwatch and sensors stop recording 3 6 Plug the Physilog to a computer For both recording options data saved on the SD card inside the Physilog can be accessed using USB data transfer Therefore plug the micro USB cable end to the Physilog and the USB connector to a computer The Physilo...

Страница 7: ...longer needed 4 Analyse the data The software of the PhysiGait Lab version is stored on a USB key Its license is linked to the USB key hardware and therefore it is only possible to start the software from the USB key This USB key does not require you to install the software on a computer and allows you to use the software when plugged to any compatible computer To start the analysis plug the USB k...

Страница 8: ...everal languages At the bottom part you can add information about the subject performing the gait test and additional Remarks appearing at the top of the pdf report 5 Practical Considerations 5 1 Charging Physilog 5 The Physilog 5 is charged via the microUSB port Plug the microUSB connector of the delivered cable to the Physilog 5 Plug the USB connector to a Computer or Charger voltage specificati...

Страница 9: ...your USB key with PhysiGait Lab software By following the instructions provided by the software your USB key will automatically be updated with the latest software version The computer needs to be connected to the internet to download the new version Free updates are included in the first year after purchase for later updates an extension can be purchased If the update doesn t work please contact ...

Страница 10: ...measurements Do not throw Physilog sensors in the normal trash dispose of it properly considering local laws and rules about electronic waste and batteries Contact Gait Up s customer support for more information about elimination of Physilog Make sure to know which Physilog file corresponds to which trial for your analysis First digits of file name are automatically incremented exceeding 999 and n...

Страница 11: ... Sensoren sollen durch eine USB Verbindung mit einem Computer aufgeladen werden Ein externes Ladegerät kann benutzt werden Gait Up empfiehlt und liefert aber kein externes Ladegerät Gait Up übernimmt keine Haftung falls ein Ladegerät gebraucht wird Die erlaubte Netzspannung ist DC 5V Stromaufnahme beträgt 100mA Alle an den Physilog 5 angeschlossenen externe Stromkreise sollen die Sicherheitskleins...

Страница 12: ...or 1 During standalone measurement Green blinking Measuring Green continuous Waiting for synchronization Orange blinking Low battery During measurement started from application Green blinking 2 flashes per blink Measuring and sending data to application Orange blinking 2 flashes per blink Measuring connection to application to send data lost Green orange blinking 1 green 1 orange flash per blink M...

Страница 13: ...rcent A perfect symmetry outputs a value of 0 The asymmetry is calculated as 𝑆𝐼 𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙 𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑟 0 5 𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙 𝑆𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑟 100 6 2 Temporal Analysis Cycle time s is the absolute recording time when the heel strikes the ground If you are recording a trial with several exercises of particular duration 30s 1min it can help you find the moment where the patient changes exercise within the entire trial It is howe...

Страница 14: ...ocity during the swing phase between max heel clearance and min toe clearance Measured by the gyroscopes this parameter is a raw sensor measure which is not subject to any calculation errors It can be used as a robust asymmetry measure Maximal Swing Speed m s is the maximum forward speed of the foot during swing This speed is usually obtained around minimal toe clearance and it is usually equal to...

Страница 15: ...parameters are accurate when shoe size not foot size is entered in the menu of the software prior to performing data analysis Clearance calculation is based on a biomechanical model and may not be estimated in case of severe gait pattern alterations shuffling etc See Mariani et al 2012 and Dadashi et al 2014 A B C D A Max Heel Clearance m is the maximal height above the ground reached by the heel ...

Страница 16: ...way Gait Up shall have no liability for any consequential incidental or special damages by reason of any act or omission or arising out of or in connection with the equipment or its rental delivery installation maintenance operation performance or use including without limitation any loss of use lost revenue lost profits or a cost associated with downtime The obligations contained in this paragrap...

Страница 17: ...ent appareil est conforme aux niveaux limites d exigences d exposition RF pour la population globale définies par Industrie Canada L appareil ne doit pas être installé à proximité ou être utilisé en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause...

Страница 18: ... Document Version Changes Responsible Date 1 0 0 Initial release to public Rebekka Anker 12 April 2017 1 1 0 Update related to firmware 1 1 0 continuous synchronisation How to update USB key Added Warranty Support policy Rebekka Anker 31 May 2017 1 1 1 Reformat new pictures addition of asymmetry formula adaptations with respect to new version v5 1 1 Rebekka Anker 17 10 2017 1 2 0 Reformat Sensor c...

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