Effects of a Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis and Physical Therapy on Function for Individuals With Transfemoral Limb Loss: Rationale, Design, and Protocol for a Multisite Clinical Trial

Effects of a Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis and Physical Therapy on Function for Individuals With Transfemoral Limb Loss: Rationale, Design, and Protocol for a Multisite Clinical Trial

BackgroundPowered ankle-foot prosthetic devices can generate net positive mechanical work during gait, which mimics the physiological ankle. However, gait deviations can persist in individuals with transfemoral limb loss because of habit or lack of rehabilitation. Prosthetic...

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Main Authors: Jason T Maikos, Alison L Pruziner, Brad D Hendershot, David V Herlihy, John M Chomack, Michael J Hyre, Samuel L Phillips, Alexis N Sidiropoulos, Christopher L Dearth, Leif M Nelson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2024-01-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2024/1/e53412

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