Reducing stiffness of shock-absorbing pylon amplifies prosthesis energy loss and redistributes joint mechanical work during walking

Reducing stiffness of shock-absorbing pylon amplifies prosthesis energy loss and redistributes joint mechanical work during walking

Abstract Background A shock-absorbing pylon (SAP) is a modular prosthetic component designed to attenuate impact forces, which unlike traditional pylons that are rigid, can compress to absorb, return, or dissipate energy. Previous studies found that walking with a SAP improved lower-limb prosthesis...

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Main Authors: Jenny Anne Maun, Steven A. Gard, Matthew J. Major, Kota Z. Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Amputation
Gait
Biomechanics
Power
Damping
Dissipation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00939-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-021-00939-8

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