Kinematic differences exist between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers during downwards step transitioning

Natalie Vanicek; Siobhan Strike; Remco Polman

doi:10.1177/0309364614532867

Kinematic differences exist between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers during downwards step transitioning

Natalie Vanicek, Siobhan Strike, Remco Polman

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Background: Stair negotiation is biomechanically more challenging than level gait. There are few biomechanical assessments of transtibial amputees descending stairs and none specifically related to falls. Stair descent may elicit more differences than lev

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	322-332
Journal	PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
Volume	39
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614532867
Publication status	Published - 2015

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Siobhan Strike
- School of Life and Health Sciences - Honorary Research Fellow
- Centre for Integrated Research in Life and Health Sciences - Honorary Research Fellow
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Kinematic differences exist between transtibial amputee fallers and non-fallers during downwards step transitioning

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