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The Research Shows
When measuring normal walking, this portable stride sensor is 94% as accurate as the gold standard GAITRite system, which requires a lab environment. It's more accurate than GAITRite when a walking aid is used.
What it Means
By recording a huge number of strides over a long period of time, and in the wearer's natural setting rather than in a lab, the data is more accurate, and movement disorders can be better identified.
Immerse Yourself in the Future of Health Technology
Technology has helped us make huge strides in healthcare. Exciting work continues to be done to create more accurate and less invasive medical devices, particularly through the use of wireless technology. Here are 12 examples of upcoming technologies that will improve patients' lives.