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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Main Authors: Motomu NAKASHIMA, Shingo SUZUKI, Ayako ONO, Takashi NAKAMURA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013-05-01
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