Does Decreasing Below-Knee Prosthesis Pylon Longitudinal Stiffness Increase Prosthetic Limb Collision and Push-Off Work During Gait?
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DOI: 10.1123/jab.2019-0043
Abstract: Investigations have begun to connect leg prosthesis mechanical properties and user outcomes to optimize prosthesis designs for maximizing mobility. To date, parametric studies have focused on prosthetic foot properties, but not explicitly longitudinal stiffness that… read more here.
Keywords: work; prosthesis; stiffness; prosthetic limb ... See more keywords