Amputee walking training: a preliminary study of biomechanical measurements of stance and balance.
Int Disabil Stud
; 10(1): 1-5, 1988.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3391935
ABSTRACT
Biomechanical parameters of stance and balance were recorded in ten unilateral lower limb amputees at the beginning and end of walking training. Measurements were carried out using a Double Video Forceplate (DVF), a machine developed at University College, London, Bioengineering Centre, Roehampton. During free standing on the DVF there was a mean increase in weight-bearing under the prosthetic foot from 32% body weight (1st session) to 41% body weight (final session), p less than 0.01. Maximum weight-bearing during leaning as far as possible onto the prosthesis increased from a mean of 54% body weight to 63% body weight, p less than 0.01. These simple measurements of weight distribution between the feet can be of value during walking training to monitor progress and can accurately record improvement for research purposes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Posture
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Artificial Limbs
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Postural Balance
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Amputees
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Int Disabil Stud
Journal subject:
REABILITACAO
Year:
1988
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido