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Design of Lower Limb Prosthesis Transverse Plane Adaptor With Variable Stiffness
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis is able to restore mobility to patients who have lost a limb; however, no current replacement is as moveable and adaptable as the limb that was lost. Therefore, all amputees suffer from a reduction ...
Design of a Transtibial Prosthesis With Active Transverse Plane Control
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper describes the design and bench testing of a transtibial prosthesis with active transverseplane control. The prosthesis allows direct control of transverse plane torque over the full physiological range. The ...
Influence of Walking Over Unexpected Uneven Terrain on Joint Loading for Individuals With Transtibial Amputation
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Individuals with transtibial amputation (TTA) experience asymmetric lower-limb loading which can lead to joint pain and injuries. However, it is unclear how walking over unexpected uneven terrain affects their loading ...
Foot and Ankle Joint Biomechanical Adaptations to an Unpredictable Coronally Uneven Surface
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Coronally uneven terrain, a common yet challenging feature encountered in daily ambulation, exposes individuals to an increased risk of falling. The foot-ankle complex may adapt to improve balance on uneven terrains, a ...
A Coronally Clutching Ankle to Improve Amputee Balance on Coronally Uneven and Unpredictable Terrain
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: To improve the balance of individuals with lower limb amputation on coronally uneven terrain, a coronally clutching ankle (CCA) was developed to actively adapt through ±15 deg of free coronal foot rotation during the first ...