Quantification of the Influence of Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness on Static Balance Using Lower Limb Prosthetic Simulators

Quantification of the Influence of Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness on Static Balance Using Lower Limb Prosthetic Simulators

After a transtibial amputation, the prosthetic foot aims at replacing the missing ankle joint. Due to alteration of proprioception and mobility, the static balance of amputees is challenging. The stiffness of most of the usual prosthetic feet cannot adapt according to the situation. Thus, the contro...

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Main Authors: Aude Louessard, Xavier Bonnet, Anita Catapano, Helene Pillet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Prosthesis
Subjects:
biomechanics
prosthetic foot
standing
balance
center of pressure
inverted pendulum
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/4/4/51

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