Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility

Previous studies have shown that the effective rocker shape of the physiologic ankle-foot system during standing and fore-aft swaying is much flatter than that used during walking, which indicates a more stable base of support for the standing/swaying activity. Previous work suggests that flat regio...

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Published in:	Journal of rehabilitation research and development Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 137 - 148
Main Authors:	Hansen, Andrew, Nickel, Eric, Medvec, Joseph, Brielmaier, Steven, Pike, Alvin, Weber, Marilyn
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Department of Veterans Affairs 2014 Superintendent of Documents
Subjects:	Aged Amputation Amputation - psychology Amputation - rehabilitation Analysis Ankle Ankle - physiopathology Artificial Limbs Biomechanical Phenomena Consent Foot Gait - physiology Health aspects Humans Implants, Artificial Leg Middle Aged Mobility Limitation Postural Balance Prostheses Prosthesis Prosthesis Design Quality of Life Range of Motion, Articular Studies Walking Minnesota standing mobility balance prosthetic foot gait walking prosthesis artificial limb amputee foot
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