Uphill and downhill walking in unilateral lower limb amputees

摘要: Abstract Objective To study adjustment strategies in unilateral amputees uphill and downhill walking. Design Observational cohort study. Subjects Seven transfemoral, 12 transtibial 10 able-bodied subjects. Methods In a motion analysis laboratory the subjects walked over level surface an slope. Gait velocity lower limb joint angles were measured. Results walking hip knee flexion at initial contact swing increased prosthetic of amputees. showed more on side late stance swing. Transfemoral not able to increase An important strategy both amputee groups was smaller extension walking, probably related with shorter step length. addition, early non-affected compensate for fewer adjustments necessary, since already resulted lowering body. Conclusion Uphill can be trained rehabilitation, which may improve safety confidence Prosthetic design should focus better control abilities without reducing stability.