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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.

    Item type:Conference or Workshop Item(Paper)
    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:05 Jun 2019 04:57
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/43924
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