Energetic consequences of using a prosthesis with adaptive ankle motion during slope walking in persons with a transtibial amputation.

Background: Technological advances in prosthetic design include the use of microprocessors that adapt device performance based on user motion. The Proprio ankle unit prepositions the foot to adjust for walking on slopes and increases foot clearance during swing to minimize gait deviations.Study Desi...

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Publicado en:Prosthetics & Orthotics International Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 5 - 12
Autores principales: Darter, Benjamin J, Wilken, Jason M
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2014 Feb
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