Development of the Transfemoral Prosthesis for Swimming Focused on Ankle Joint Motion
The objective of this study was to develop a prototype of transfemoral prosthesis for swimming focused on the ankle joint motion. This prosthesis has (i) an ankle joint which provides appropriate foot motion, (ii) the capability of walking on land by the poolside, (iii) and a foot whose appearance i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2013-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/8/1/8_79/_pdf/-char/en |