The Use of the Gradual Yielding Mechanism During Downhill Walking in Persons With Transfemoral Amputation—A Case Study

Conclusions First, the gradient at which the UTFs first used the yielding mechanism was found to be individual. Second, the yielding mechanism induced different alterations in spatiotemporal parameters to the participant walking at higher speed when not using the yielding mechanism. Third, using an articulating prosthetic ankle component did not alter the yielding gait pattern in two individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation. The individual differences highlight the need for individual setups taking the different components of the prosthetic limb into account.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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