Oxygen Consumption and Speed Performance of a Runner with Amputation Wearing an Elevated Vacuum Running Prosthesis

Conclusions The patient preferred using the VASS-RSP while performing running exercises, and some outcome measures comparing the two suction suspension systems support the patient values. The novel VASS system should be further tested to determine potential utility for running exercise and sport interventions for persons with amputation.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: research