Gait analysis in children with x fragile syndrome: a combined emg and markerless approach

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is a genetic condition, mainly characterized by intellectual disability and behavioural problems. In subjects with this syndrome, delays in the acquisition of the main stages of psychomotor development are commonly observed. This project aims to investigate associations between altered gait pattern and abnormal lower limb muscle activity in children with fragile X syndrome adopting a combined approach of markerless motion capture and surface electromyography (sEMG). Results showed excessive hip and ankle flexion associated with prolonged Tibialis Anterior and Biceps Femoris activity.