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Characterizing the Mechanical Properties of Running-Specific Prostheses. Öffentlichkeit Deposited

https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/articles/70795822r
Abstract
  • The mechanical stiffness of running-specific prostheses likely affects the functional abilities of athletes with leg amputations. However, each prosthetic manufacturer recommends prostheses based on subjective stiffness categories rather than performance based metrics. The actual mechanical stiffness values of running-specific prostheses (i.e. kN/m) are unknown. Consequently, we sought to characterize and disseminate the stiffness values of running-specific prostheses so that researchers, clinicians, and athletes can objectively evaluate prosthetic function. We characterized the stiffness values of 55 running-specific prostheses across various models, stiffness categories, and heights using forces and angles representative of those measured from athletes with transtibial amputations during running. Characterizing prosthetic force-displacement profiles with a 2nd degree polynomial explained 4.4% more of the variance than a linear function (p
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Date Issued
  • 2016-01-01
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Journal Issue/Number
  • 12
Journal Volume
  • 11
File Extent
  • 0168298-0168298
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Zuletzt geändert
  • 2019-12-05
Identifier
  • PubMed ID: 27973573
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Urheberrechts-Erklärung
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ISSN
  • 1932-6203
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