Development and Evaluation of a Passive Mechanism for a Transfemoral Prosthetic Knee That Prevents Falls during Running Stance
Existing prosthetic knees used by transfemoral amputees have function almost akin to non-friction hinge joints during the running stance phase. Therefore, transfemoral amputees who wish to run need sufficient strength in their hip extension muscles and appropriate prosthetic leg swing motion to avoi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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| Series: | Prosthesis |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/4/2/18 |