Gait assessment by means of portable devices in patients with acquired brain damage

Abstract

Introduction: Currently, there is a large part of the adult population affected by a stroke or cerebrovascular accident, and it is the second cause of death and the first cause of acquired disability.1 The high incidence of stroke pathology and the dependency caused by hemiplegia make gait retraining necessary as the main objective in order to recover the patient's autonomy in terms of functionality in activities of daily living and social inclusion.2 Material and Methods: In this study we present the case of a 46-year-old male patient diagnosed with hypertensive hemorrhagic stroke in the left basal ganglia with right hemiparesis. The objective of this study is to objectively analyze gait using portable devices and indicate the appropriate rehabilitation treatment in patients with acquired brain damage. We objectively analyze gait using portable devices and indicate the appropriate rehabilitation treatment in the patient affected by acquired brain damage. As portable devices we use the Bgait mobile application and superficial electromyography to measure neuromuscular involvement. Results: Functionally, the patient presents a significant increase in the capacity of the walking without the need for support products, reaching a community speed without Limitations after opportune treatment based on assessment using portable devices. Conclusion: We think that carrying out the study of gait using portable devices with the incorporation of new technology such as mobile applications, easy to apply in clinical practice, demonstrates the objective values allowing for a precise evaluation.