The biomechanics of cycling with a transtibial amputation: Recommendations for prosthetic design and direction for future research.
Prosthet Orthot Int
; 33(3): 256-71, 2009 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19658015
People with amputations may find cycling advantageous for exercise, transportation and rehabilitation. The reciprocal nature of stationary cycling also makes it a viable model for research in motor control because the body is supported by the saddle allowing the researcher to focus on the cyclic movement of the legs without the confounding variable of balance. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the cycling task in intact cyclists and relate this information to understanding the challenges faced by cyclists with transtibial amputations (CTA). Ongoing research into the biomechanics of CTAs will be summarized to expose the differences between intact and CTA cycling mechanics, asymmetries between limbs of CTAs as well as neuromuscular adaptation following amputation. The article will include recommendations for prosthetic design and modification of the bicycle to improve cycling performance for CTA at all experience levels.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diseño de Prótesis
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Miembros Artificiales
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Tibia
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Ciclismo
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Ciencia del Laboratorio Clínico
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Amputados
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prosthet Orthot Int
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Francia