Validation of a Wearable Sensor for Measuring Running Biomechanics

dc.contributor.authorKoldenhoven, Rachel
dc.contributor.authorHertel, Jay
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-09T18:37:43Z
dc.date.available2019-12-09T18:37:43Z
dc.date.issued2018-08
dc.description.abstractBackground: Running biomechanics have traditionally been analyzed in laboratory settings, but this may not reflect natural running gait. Wearable sensors may offer an alternative. Methods: A concurrent validation study to determine agreement between the RunScribe™ wearable sensor (triaxial accelerometer and gyroscope) and the 3D motion capture system was conducted. Twelve injury-free participants (6 males, 6 females; age = 23.1 ± 5.5 years, weekly mileage = 16.1 ± 9.3) ran 1.5 miles on a treadmill. Ten consecutive strides from each limb were collected, and the mean values were analyzed. Pronation excursion, maximum pronation velocity, contact time, and cycle time were compared between measurement platforms using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Bland-Altman analyses. Results: Excellent ICC estimates were found for maximum pronation velocity, contact time, and cycle time. Pronation excursion demonstrated fair ICC estimates. The mean differences between platforms were small with limits of agreement clustered around zero, except for contact time measures which were consistently higher with the RunScribe compared to the camera-based system. Conclusion: Our study revealed that the RunScribe wearable device showed good to excellent con-current validity for maximum pronation velocity, contact time, and cycle time; however, direct comparisons or results between the two platforms should not be used.
dc.description.departmentHealth and Human Performance
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dc.format.extent5 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationKoldenhoven, R., & Hertel, J. (2018). Validation of a Wearable Sensor for Measuring Running Biomechanics. Digital Biomarkers, 2, pp. 74-78.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1159/000491645
dc.identifier.issn2504-110X
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/9042
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKarger Publishers
dc.rights.holder© 2018 The Author(s).
dc.rights.licenseThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
dc.sourceDigital Biomarkers, 2018, Vol. 2, pp. 74-78.
dc.subjectgait
dc.subjectmonitor movement
dc.subjectwearable physical activity monitoring
dc.subjectwearables
dc.subjectbi-axial
dc.subjecttri-axial
dc.subjectaccelerometer devices
dc.subjectHealth and Human Performance
dc.titleValidation of a Wearable Sensor for Measuring Running Biomechanics
dc.typeArticle

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