Unilateral transfemoral amputees exhibit altered strength and dynamics of muscular co-activation modulated by visual feedback
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DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac5091
Abstract: Objective. Somatosensory perception is disrupted in patients with a lower limb amputation. This increases the difficulty to maintain balance and leads to the development of neuromuscular adjustments. We investigated how these adjustments are reflected in… read more here.
Keywords: modulated visual; frequency; muscle; unilateral transfemoral ... See more keywords
Evaluation of gait outcomes for individuals with established unilateral transfemoral amputation following the provision of microprocessor controlled knees in the context of a clinical service.
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000016
Abstract: BACKGROUND Microprocessor controlled knees (MPKs) have been shown to improve gait outcomes for individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation (TFA); however, previous studies have limitations, which may affect their applicability. OBJECTIVES To compare gait outcomes between… read more here.
Keywords: unilateral transfemoral; outcomes individuals; microprocessor controlled; controlled knees ... See more keywords
Biomechanical determinants of top running speeds in para-athletes with unilateral transfemoral amputation.
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000175
Abstract: BACKGROUND An increased understanding of biomechanical determinants that influence the sprint performance of para-athletes with a unilateral transfemoral amputation will provide us with a basis for better evaluating athletes' sprint performance and would be expected… read more here.
Keywords: athletes unilateral; para athletes; unilateral transfemoral; transfemoral amputation ... See more keywords
Does an inverted pendulum model represent the gait of individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation while walking over level ground?
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DOI: 10.1177/0309364618796847
Abstract: Background: An inverted pendulum model represents the mechanical function of able-bodied individuals walking accurately, with centre of mass height and forward velocity data plotting as sinusoidal curves, 180° out of phase. Objectives: This study investigated… read more here.
Keywords: unilateral transfemoral; inverted pendulum; pendulum model; gait ... See more keywords