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As an integral component after lower extremity amputation, prosthetic feet assist the body in forward progression, weight bearing stability and shock absorption. A Key element of weight bearing…
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Sean Zeller Date
04/18/2007
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Falling is an important clinical problem in amputee population. In unilateral transtibial amputees, increased postural sway in quiet standing and asymmetric EMG reactions in anticipatory postural…
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Yi-Ying Tsai Date
04/18/2007
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Due to an aging population and a rise in conditions known to increase the risk of amputation, demand for prosthetic services is thought to be increasing nation wide. 20% of certified practitioners…
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Andrew Curran Date
04/18/2007
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Session F: Global Learning Center Room 222
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Moderator: Ana Sanchez Gonzalez, University of Louisville Date
08/07/2017
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The presence of mechanical loads at the limb socket interface is considered an initiating cause of tissue breakdown and ulceration. Historically, prosthetists have relied on past experience, patient…
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Lara Schrock Date
04/25/2007
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Several studies report successful fittings of tripedal quadruped animals with prosthetic devices, but very few report fittings of bipedal quadrupeds. None of these studies report how the animals were…
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Tiffany Forest Date
04/25/2007
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Wheelchair cushions are designed to protect skin by reducing and distributing pressure. Pressure sensors and buttock models are used in standardized testing of wheelchair cushions. The purpose of…
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Leigh Pipkin Date
04/11/2007
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In addition to its rehabilitation potential, a prosthetic designed for cycling will enable amputees to have the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and participation in sports. A prosthetic design…
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W. Lee Childers Date
04/11/2007
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Cervical injury causes tetraplegia in about half of spinal cord injury (SCI) cases and results in impaired hand function. Despite their different etiologies, both SCI and stroke subjects have…
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Tina Bui Date
04/25/2007
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