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Mulidisciplinary Vm - Weight Distribution Analysis System: A Diagnostic and Evaluative Tool for Altered Weight Distribution


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1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P, India
2 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P., India
3 Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P.,, India
     

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Weight distribution pattern is a vital biomechanical parameter to evaluate knee joint changes and its functional correlates in knee osteoarthritis. VM - Weight Distribution Analysis System is a uniquely designed foot plate consisting of transducers (load cells), the interface and, digital display unit to measure static load distribution as well as variation in load distribution in different functional positions to quantify the variability in weight distribution and identify the biomechanical factors / attributes responsible for altered weight distribution. Understanding of this altered distribution is of utmost importance in the treatment of arthritic knee leading to compromised lifestyle and pain. The treatment process in knee osteoarthritis includes selection and prescription of: appropriate knee orthosis, shoe modification and exercise regime to maximize the efficiency of a person within the environmental context. The knowledge of this altered weight distribution in knee osteoarthritis over different areas of feet guides the process of designing, selection and prescription of orthosis as well as treatment implementation. This VM - Weight Distribution Analysis System provides the knowledge of altered load distribution over different regions of feet simultaneously and guide the clinical decision making process.

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VM-weight Distribution Analysis System; Knee Osteoarthritis; Altered Weight Distribution
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Authors

Vijay Batra
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P, India
V. P. Sharma
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P, India
Meenakshi Batra
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P., India
Vineet Sharma
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.S.M. Medical University, (Formerly King George Medical University) Lucknow, U.P.,, India

Abstract


Weight distribution pattern is a vital biomechanical parameter to evaluate knee joint changes and its functional correlates in knee osteoarthritis. VM - Weight Distribution Analysis System is a uniquely designed foot plate consisting of transducers (load cells), the interface and, digital display unit to measure static load distribution as well as variation in load distribution in different functional positions to quantify the variability in weight distribution and identify the biomechanical factors / attributes responsible for altered weight distribution. Understanding of this altered distribution is of utmost importance in the treatment of arthritic knee leading to compromised lifestyle and pain. The treatment process in knee osteoarthritis includes selection and prescription of: appropriate knee orthosis, shoe modification and exercise regime to maximize the efficiency of a person within the environmental context. The knowledge of this altered weight distribution in knee osteoarthritis over different areas of feet guides the process of designing, selection and prescription of orthosis as well as treatment implementation. This VM - Weight Distribution Analysis System provides the knowledge of altered load distribution over different regions of feet simultaneously and guide the clinical decision making process.

Keywords


VM-weight Distribution Analysis System; Knee Osteoarthritis; Altered Weight Distribution

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