Sensorimotor function and standing balance in older adults with transtibial limb loss

Older prosthesis users have impaired passive joint motion and muscle strength compared to controls that could challenge their ability to position and control the amputated limb to avoid falls during daily activities. However, their better amputated limb proprioception might help counteract those limitations by leveraging sensory feedback from the suspended limb. The relationship between amputated limb proprioception and standing balance suggests a nuanced relationship that warrants further study.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - September 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matthew J. Major, Rebecca Stine Source Type: research