2024-03-29T07:38:09
119449
Fri Mar 29 07:38:13 EDT 2024
Dynamic Corrective Force Device: A Balance Measure for Amputees
Jennifer Johansson
Craig Kelly
Carlton King
Brianna Rozell
Conor Messer
Rudolf Buijs
Michael Delph
Susan D'Andrea
Jason Wheeler
119449
https://doi.org/10.3886/E119449V1
The loss of balance is a significant problem for those who have undergone lower-limb amputations. Studies have shown that 52.4% of lower-extremity amputees have reported falling in the previous year, and 66% of above-knee amputees report falling annually, which is twice the rate of able-bodied adults over the age of 65. Given this, it’s important to select the most appropriate components for each prosthetic device to maximize function while optimizing balance and stability to ultimately reduce the patient’s risk of falls. Therefore, we are developing a tool to provide quantitative measures of balance to the clinician to aid in the selection of prosthetic feet and other components to optimize a patient’s stability and functional needs.
Balance
Amputee
Limb Difference
Limb Absence
IMU
Insoles
Center of Pressure
Center of Gravity
Gait
Dynamic Balance
Prosthetic Foot
Xsens
Motion Capture
Level Walking
Northeastern United States
2018 – 2019
clinical data