Amputee perception of prosthetic ankle stiffness during locomotion

Amputee perception of prosthetic ankle stiffness during locomotion

Abstract Background Prosthetic feet are spring-like, and their stiffness critically affects the wearer’s stability, comfort, and energetic cost of walking. Despite the importance of stiffness in ambulation, the prescription process often entails testing a limited number of prostheses, which may resu...

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Main Authors: Max K. Shepherd, Alejandro F. Azocar, Matthew J. Major, Elliott J. Rouse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Prosthetics
Perception
Stiffness
Variable-stiffness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0432-5

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