@inproceedings{4a6f50a3483c4aa6ad47f63be1f016d2,
title = "Towards a Complete Gait Analysis using Optical Fiber Bragg Gratings",
abstract = "The continuous ageing of the population carries its heavy burden on the healthcare systems and physical rehabilitation processes. With the increase of impaired and physical debilitated citizens, new solutions to aid in the rehabilitation process are required. In this work, we describe the design and implementation of a set of optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors based solutions for full gait analysis. The proposed non-invasive architectures comprise sensors for angular monitoring at the knee and ankle location, and an instrumented insole for plantar pressure analysis. The overall assembly intends to be a tool for physiotherapists in the rehabilitation process evaluation or in routine daily activities.",
keywords = "ankle plantardorsi-flexion, fiber Bragg grating, gait analysis, health monitoring, knee kinematics, optical fiber sensing, physical rehabilitation, plantar pressure",
author = "Catia Tavares and Ana Nepomuceno and Vasco Rosa and Flavia Leite and Luis Pereira and Tiago Paixao and Nelia Alberto and Paulo Andre and Paulo Antunes and Domingues, {M. Fatima}",
note = "Funding Information: This work is funded by FCT/MEC through national funds and when applicable co-funded by FEDER - PT2020 partnership agreement under the project UID/EEA/50008/2019. M. Fatima Domingues and Nelia Alberto acknowledge the REACT and PREDICT (FCT-IT-LA) scientific actions, respectively. Catia Tavares and Tiago Paixao acknowledge Fundagao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) for the grants with the references PD/BD/142787/2018 and PD/BD/128265/2016, respectively. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 2019 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2019 ; Conference date: 10-11-2019 Through 14-11-2019",
year = "2019",
month = nov,
day = "10",
doi = "10.1109/IMOC43827.2019.9317666",
language = "British English",
series = "2019 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2019",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "2019 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, IMOC 2019",
address = "United States",
}