Method and apparatus for gait recording and analysis

摘要

A method and apparatus for use in analyzing the gait of a subject has an elongated transparent platform over which the subject may stride and a moveable camera disposed below the platform for viewing the plantar aspects of the subject's foot while the subject strides. The camera is mounted on a trolley driven by a cable and pulley system connected to a belt worn by the subject so that the camera is moved in synchronism with the strides of the subject. High intensity lighting including a fluorescent lamp is placed closely adjacent to one edge of the platform while the remaining edges are covered with highly reflective material to minimize loss of light. The surface of the platform is heated by electrical heating elements so as to preclude the formation of condensation as the subject strides over the platform.