Gait Analysis for the elderly and popular designs of smart canes available in the market: A narrative review
Vol 3 No 1 (2021), Articles
Vol 3 No 1 (2021)

Gait Analysis for the elderly and popular designs of smart canes available in the market: A narrative review: Gait Analysis

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Published February 13, 2021
Paroma Arefin, M.Pharm
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5968-1002
Md Shehan Habib, M.Sc
Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1382-6915
Aishawarya Arefin, M.Phil
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6657-7748
Md Saidul Arefin, MD
Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9158-4608
Gait Analysis for the elderly and popular designs of smart canes available in the market: A narrative review

Keywords

Canes
Mobility
Aged
Self-Help Devices
Walking Stick

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Arefin, P., Habib, M. S., Arefin, A., & Arefin, M. S. (2021). Gait Analysis for the elderly and popular designs of smart canes available in the market: A narrative review. International Journal of Aging Health and Movement, 3(1), 31-38. Retrieved from http://www.ijahm.com/index.php/IJAHM/article/view/23
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Abstract

Background: To promote freedom of movement and allow people with mobility issues to get about and accomplish everyday tasks, smart canes are important. They are available in the market in different features. However, other mechanical and electronic design modifications are possible to provide individualized comfort. In the market, they are available in various design choices. Objective: The objective of the study was gait analysis and finding the features people look for in mobility assistive devices. Method: We have conducted a narrative literature review and analyzed the websites for analyzing gait and the features that make popular canes available in the market popular. Findings: We have found that the canes with adjustable heights, low weight, and a wide range of user weight supporting and proper weight-distributing capabilities are more popular. But people search for customized designs based on their requirements on a lower budget. Conclusion: In this study, we have discussed the popular designs available in the market. The findings give us the idea to combine different design variations as per user requirements.

 

Gait Analysis for the elderly and popular designs of smart canes available in the market: A narrative review

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