Efficacy of a digital application in gait evaluation of individuals with diabetes and hypertension

Abstract

The gait of individuals with hypertension and diabetes may be compromised due to various physiological and biological factors. There are devices that aid in the analysis of the biodynamics of these movements. The objective was to analyze the efficacy of a digital application in the gait assessment of hypertensive and diabetic patients who practiced therapeutic exercises. Sixteen patients with hypertension and diabetes were evaluated, with a mean age of 67.87 ± 4.33, 14 females and 2 males. Patients were assessed using the Cerny Protocol before and after the therapeutic exercise program. Data from the Cerny Protocol were compared with the data obtained by the Pedometer™ application to analyze its efficacy in the evaluation of individuals gait parameters. The data demonstrated that the Pedometer™ application is a reliable instrument for analysis of gait speed and cadence, proving to be a low cost and simple option to be incorporated into the practice of professionals in the field.