Sensory neuroprosthesis improves postural stability during Sensory Organization Test in lower-limb amputees
To maintain postural stability, unilateral lower-limb amputees (LLAs) heavily rely on visual
and vestibular inputs, and somatosensory cues from their intact leg to compensate for …
and vestibular inputs, and somatosensory cues from their intact leg to compensate for …
The effect of 6-week hopping exercises program on joint position sense in athletes with functional ankle instability
M Karimizadeh Ardakani, MH Alizadeh… - Journal of Research in …, 2013 - jrrs.mui.ac.ir
AbstractIntroduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the inter tester and intra
tester reliability of 5 static and 3 dynamic palpation tests, and three pain provocation tests …
tester reliability of 5 static and 3 dynamic palpation tests, and three pain provocation tests …
Improved weight-bearing symmetry for transfemoral amputees during standing up and sitting down with a powered knee-ankle prosthesis
Objective To test a new user-modulated control strategy that enables improved control of a
powered knee-ankle prosthesis during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movements. Design …
powered knee-ankle prosthesis during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movements. Design …
Postural stability characteristics of transtibial amputees wearing different prosthetic foot types when standing on various support surfaces
N Arifin, NA Abu Osman, S Ali… - The scientific world …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prosthetic foot types on the postural
stability among transtibial amputees when standing on different support surfaces. Materials …
stability among transtibial amputees when standing on different support surfaces. Materials …
A Narrative Review of Prosthesis Design Decision Making After Lower-Limb Amputation for Developing Shared Decision-Making Resources
Purpose This narrative review explores available information on the process for prosthesis
design and factors influencing prosthesis design decision making, to support prosthesis …
design and factors influencing prosthesis design decision making, to support prosthesis …
Quantification of the influence of prosthetic ankle stiffness on static balance using lower limb prosthetic simulators
A Louessard, X Bonnet, A Catapano, H Pillet - Prosthesis, 2022 - mdpi.com
After a transtibial amputation, the prosthetic foot aims at replacing the missing ankle joint.
Due to alteration of proprioception and mobility, the static balance of amputees is …
Due to alteration of proprioception and mobility, the static balance of amputees is …
Fall prevalence and contributors to the likelihood of falling in persons with upper limb loss
MJ Major - Physical therapy, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background Arms are important for locomotor stability and preventing falls by controlling
whole-body angular momentum, redirecting the body's center of mass, and providing …
whole-body angular momentum, redirecting the body's center of mass, and providing …
Effects of an 8-week exercise with Physioball on the correction of thoracic kyphosis, balance and quality of life in addicted men after quitting drugs
Introduction: Exercise and physical activity have the potential of improving the health status
and quality of life of addicted people. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an 8 …
and quality of life of addicted people. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an 8 …
The relationship between hypernasality and timing of primary palatal surgery and cleft type in 3-6 years old children with cleft palate
Introduction: There are various types of clefts of the primary and secondary palate and
various degrees of severity. Despite the relatively long history of palatal surgery, little …
various degrees of severity. Despite the relatively long history of palatal surgery, little …
Effects of combining a high-intensity interval training programme with a standard programme on mobility and function in lower limb amputees
N Bevacqua, GD Elce, L Intelangelo - International Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
High-energy expenditure during walking is one of the most important limiting factors for
lower limb amputees. Although several physical training methods have been proposed to …
lower limb amputees. Although several physical training methods have been proposed to …