The KISTLER gaitway software is the power behind the  complete system. gaitway collects the data from the force sensors located in the bed of the treadmill, separates the data into left and right foot strikes, plots the results, and quickly produces a report to show everything clearly and in an easy-to-understand format. The user can selectively print and export data to other programs.

A powerful database keeps track of trials by subject name, ID, doctor, therapist, pathology, or any other user-specified classification. 

Multiple trials can be overlaid on a single graph, and the time base can be varied to view the data in absolute time, relative time (i.e. heel strikes aligned at time=0), percent contact, percent step, and percent gait cycle.

Gait Parameters

The gaitway software automatically calculates more than 25 gait parameters. The force measurements allow for calculation of force, center of pressure (COP), and temporal (time-based) gait parameters.

Data from auxiliary devices such as EMG and goniometers can be plotted on the same graphs. Data of multiple trials and multiple subjects can be overlaid for comparison.

Clinical Report Manager

The gaitway Clinical Report Manager quickly outputs pertinent data in an easy-to-read format, great for patient education and for physical outcome reporting.

The clinical report is 100% user definable and includes normative data. Gait symmetry is a strong focus.

All parameters are available as dimensionless symmetry index. Average and standard deviation are shown automatically.

System requirements / computer requirements

Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / NT

Empty slot for full length A/D board, CD writer or similar storage media for backup

A medical device approved computer is required in Europe, available from Tulip (http://www.tulip.com/) and other manufacturers.