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http://dx.doi.org/10.5103/KJSB.2013.23.1.077

Comparisons of Kinematic Factors and Stiffnesses of the Lower-limb Joints between Transfemoral Amputees and Normal Adults  

Yi, Jae-Hoon (Rehabilitation and Welfare Convergence Research Institute, Korea Nazarene University)
Lee, Jung-Ho (Innovation & Planing team, LSnetworks)
Hah, Chong-Ku (Korea Institute of Sports Clinic & Engineering)
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Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics / v.23, no.1, 2013 , pp. 77-83 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare kinematic variables and stiffnesses of ankle joints between normal person and transfemoral amputee gait in order to develop or fit prosthetic leg. Twenty subjects (ten normal persons and ten transfemoral amputees) participated in this experiment, and walked three trials at a self-selected pace. The gait motions were captured with Vicon system and variables were calculated with Visual-3D. The velocity, stride length, stride width, cycle time, double limb support time and right swing time of gaits were statistically significant. Because coefficients of variability of normal persons on velocity, double limb support time and swing time were greater than transfemoral amputees, normal persons controlled these gait variables effectively. The stiffnesses of ankle joints were not statistically significant, but patterns of stiffnesses of ankle joints during three rockers were absolutely different. The negative correlations between stiffnesses of ankle joints and cycle time and swing time were presented. These differences suggest that developing and fitting prosthetic leg were demanded. Further studies should develop fitting program and simulator of prosthetic leg.
Keywords
Transfemoral amputee; Ankle joint stiffness; Gait; Prosthetic leg;
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