Electromyography muscle testing demonstrates a hands-free single crutch maintains superior in-phase muscular contractions than standard axillary crutches

BACKGROUND: In order to maintain non-weight bearing restrictions of the lower extremity, an assistive device must be utilized. Currently most devices require the restricted limb to be held in a static position while the contralateral extremity provides forward propulsion. Atrophy and disuse conditi...

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Main Author: Dewar, Cuyler
Other Authors: McKnight, Jamie
Language:en_US
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/41128