Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0347500

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0347500

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A kinetic measuring system for assistive devices used in paediatric gait. Each year, a proportion of children are born who suffer from disabilities, which limits their ability to walk efficiently. Gait analysis can identify limiting factors in walking ability, and can assess the clinical outcome of treatments. Children who use assistive devices, such as walking frames, are denied the full benefits of gait analysis due to limitations in current equipment. This project addresses this need through the development of a portable, load-measuring instrument. When integrated with existing equipment, a comprehensive description of assisted walking gait will be possible. This will lead to greater understanding and improved treatment outcomes for such children.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-01-2003

End Date: 31-12-2007

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $69,099.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Rehabilitation Engineering | Paediatrics | Biomedical Engineering | Biomechanical Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous system and disorders | Medical instrumentation | Child health |

Other Keywords

Biomechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Child health | Medical instrumentation | Nervous system and disorders | Paediatrics | Rehabilitation Engineering

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