Use Of Gigstride Device In Patients With Lower Extremity Deficit

Description

For patients with lower extremity deficits, the investigator(s) would like to assess implementing use of Gigstride ambulatory device to assess the following: * Patient satisfaction with use of ambulatory device * Effects of Gigstride device utilization on kinetics, biomechanics * Effects of Gigstride device utilization on walking speed, stair speed, stability

Conditions

Ambulation Difficulty, Lower Extremity Problem

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Study overview

For patients with lower extremity deficits, the investigator(s) would like to assess implementing use of Gigstride ambulatory device to assess the following: * Patient satisfaction with use of ambulatory device * Effects of Gigstride device utilization on kinetics, biomechanics * Effects of Gigstride device utilization on walking speed, stair speed, stability

Use Of Gigstride Device In Patients With Lower Extremity Deficit

Use Of Gigstride Device In Patients With Lower Extremity Deficit

Condition
Ambulation Difficulty
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Baltimore

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Male or female, age \> 18
  • * Has undergone treatment for a lower extremity mobility deficit, with one of the following causatives Principal Diagnoses Osteoarthritis hip, knee, spine Pre or post hip replacement Pre or post knee replacement Multiple Sclerosis Mild to moderate central spinal stenosis Foot drop Degenerative changes, not otherwise specified Balance issues
  • * Recommended cane, brace, walker, Ankle Foot Orthoses, or electronic or robotic device for management
  • * Provide written consent for participation.
  • * Ability to wear shoes with laces
  • * Inability to walk.
  • * Shoulder operation within 1 year preceding the study date.
  • * Injury due to a work accident (e.g. workers comp)
  • * Higher functions do not enable proper comprehension of protocol or reliable data recording.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Johns Hopkins University,

Akhil Chhatre, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Johns Hopkins University

Study Record Dates

2025-09