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Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Bimodal Foot Prosthesis for Walking and Running
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: People often alternate between bouts of walking and running, for instance, when adults participate in recreational activities. Transitioning between activities can be challenging for prosthesis users because existing ...
Combining an Artificial Gastrocnemius and Powered Ankle Prosthesis: Effects on Transtibial Prosthesis User Gait
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Walking is more difficult for transtibial prosthesis users, partly due to a lack of calf muscle function. Powered ankle prostheses can partially restore calf muscle function, specifically push-off power from the soleus. ...