Uneven terrain exacerbates the deficits of a passive prosthesis in the regulation of whole body angular momentum in individuals with a unilateral transtibial amputation
Abstract Background Uneven ground is a frequently encountered, yet little-studied challenge for individuals with amputation. The absence of control at the prosthetic ankle to facilitate correction for surface inconsistencies, and diminished sensory input from the extremity, add unpredictability to a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-019-0497-9 |