The effect of alignment on the balance and confidence of trans-femoral prosthesis users : a literature review
Fisher, Donna and McGarry, Anthony and Deans, Sarah (2013) The effect of alignment on the balance and confidence of trans-femoral prosthesis users : a literature review. In: ISPO 2013 World Congress, 2013-02-04 - 2013-02-07, HICC.
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Abstract
The aim of this review was to establish current protocols for trans-femoral alignment and appropriate balance and confidence outcome measurements. Optimal alignment and repeatability may lead to more stable and functional gait.
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Fisher, Donna, McGarry, Anthony ![]() ![]() | Item type: | Conference or Workshop Item(Paper) |
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ID code: | 43924 |
Keywords: | trans-femoral, amputee, balance, confidence, trans-femoral prosthesis users, prosthesis, Bioengineering, Recreation Leisure |
Subjects: | Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Bioengineering Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > Recreation Leisure |
Department: | Faculty of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > School of Psychological Science and Health > Physical Activity for Health |
Depositing user: | Pure Administrator |
Date deposited: | 30 May 2013 09:49 |
Last modified: | 02 Feb 2021 09:02 |
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URI: | https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/43924 |
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