Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (48): 8947-8950.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.48.005

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Comparison of walking parameters before and after proprioception training by three-dimensional gait analysis after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament

Shen Mei, Jin Ke-xin, Mao Shi-gang, Zhang Su-rui, Che Shi-qin, Lin Fang-kun   

  1. Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian  116001, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2011-07-02 Revised:2011-09-29 Online:2011-11-26 Published:2011-11-26
  • About author:Shen Mei☆, Doctor, Chief physician, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, Liaoning Province, China pyf0404@126.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: There are many studies on the effects of training on static proprioception or balance after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament, but few on the stability of walking.
OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of proprioception enhancement training on walking stability after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament by three-dimensional gait analysis.
METHODS: Thirty-two patients underwent unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. At 3-6 months after operation, patients could walk themselves, and no significant swelling and pain of knee occurred. Gait analysis was examined in all patients before and after 2 months proprioception training.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The gait velocity (P < 0.05), stride length (P < 0.01), cadence (P < 0.01) and the maximum clearance distance of the affected foot (P < 0.001) in patients were significantly improved after training compared with those before training. Three-dimensional gait analysis showed that the sway of the trunk and pelvis was more symmetric and coordinated when walking. The three-dimensional gait analysis system is very important to evaluate the effect of proprioception training on unconscious stability of joint and maintenance of posture and balance. 

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