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Trial reportScientific reports2026

Quantitative assessment of thoracolumbosacral orthosis efficacy on the temporal features of gait using inertial measurement unit sensors.

Zahra Gull, Asim Waris, Xing Chen, Muhammad Anees Ijaz, Muhammad Jawad Khan, Muhammad Adeel Ijaz, Falah Alanazi, Khalid Ansari, Syed Omer Gilani

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Scientific reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Zahra GullDepartment of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Asim WarisDepartment of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. asim.waris@smme.nust.edu.pk.
Xing ChenDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, China. xingc@buaa.edu.cn.
Muhammad Anees IjazDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Muhammad Jawad KhanDepartment of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad Adeel IjazDepartment of Biomedical Engineering & Sciences, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Falah AlanaziCollege of Engineering, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid AnsariDepartment of Respiratory Care, Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Syed Omer GilaniDepartment of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Funding

Institutional Research Grant, Liwa University, Abu Dhabi IRG: MHS_001-2025
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prolonged sitting with poor spinal posture alter the biomechanics of spine and the whole body, alleviating gait efficiency and causing fatigue. Evidence suggest that spinal braces can correct postural deviations, enhance proprioception, postural control, and spinal stability. However, the impact of an abnormal posture and spinal brace on the temporal features of gait remains unexplored. This study aimed to assess the quantitative effectiveness of spinal brace on the temporal features of gait using IMU sensors. This randomized crossover experimental study involved 15 lab workers who performed gait trials under two walking conditions: with an abnormal posture, with spinal brace. Temporal gait parameters were analyzed at baseline and post intervention using 10-Meters Walk Tests using foot worn IMU sensors. A paired t-test (p < 0.05) was utilized to compare walking conditions, and Cohen's d quantified the spinal brace's effect on gait parameters. Wearing the brace resulted in improved gait symmetry index (p < 0.001, d= -2.54), stride time (p = 0.02, d= -0.29), stance time (p = 0.012, d= -0.57) and cadence (p = 0.048, d = 0.30), with spinal stability and walking efficiency reported by our participants. These findings suggest that the spinal brace is effective in improving gait efficiency in people with postural deviations.

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BracesGaitOrthotic DevicesAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaCross-Over StudiesFemaleHumansMalePostureWalkingYoung AdultBiomechanicsGait analysisGait feature extractionIMU sensorsSpinal braceSpinal posture

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PMID42277096
PMCPMC13554271

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