Poster Session|Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

Zusammenfassung: This study examined how the difference of leg length among transfemoral amputees influences the intact knee adduction moment during walking. The research included 9 transfemoral amputees. The knee adduction moment in the intact side increased as the difference in leg length increased (r=0.723).

Zusammenfassung: The number of steps taken by unilateral transtibial amuptees is higher with increasing SIGAM/WAP mobility grades, resulting in a moderate positive relationship. Step counting using a pedometer is an easy, affordable and reliable way to assess actual walking activity.

Zusammenfassung: We evaluated BBS and 6MWT in transfemoral amputees. There was a significant correlation between BBS score and the distance of 6MWT in participants. This finding suggested that BBS could be considered as a useful indicator in predicting successful prosthetic ambulation in transfemoral amputees.

Zusammenfassung: We report a case of unilateral transfemoral amputation, in which a delayed union of a distal femur fracture complicated the prosthetic management.

Zusammenfassung: A systematic review on amputees and sports was performed searching 4 databases. Three assessments were performed by 2 independent reviewers. Sport and physical activity positively influenced the outcome of amputees. However, level of evidence is low due to the presence of a limited number of sports.

Zusammenfassung: The present study suggests that alternate stair ascent in transfemoral amputees requires 1) a fully-extended prosthetic knee joint in the early stance phase, and 2) both strong counter-movements and greater joint extension in the contralateral limb during the late stance phase.

Zusammenfassung: The quantitative test using an isokinetic dynamometer is a reliable method to measure knee proprioception, and it is possible to detect proprioceptive deficit in hemiplegic patients.

Zusammenfassung: A systematic review to investigate factors which influence mobility in elderly amputees and the level of evidence in support of these factors.

Zusammenfassung: The study aimed to explore the effect of foot type on the distribution of the plantar pressure via testing the differences in plantar pressure between subjects with flatfeet (n=14) and normal feet (n=24). Results showed that flatfeet could influence the normal plantar pressure distribution.

Zusammenfassung: By measuring contact pressures in relation to changes in the kinds of mattresses,bed positions,and BMI of subjects, the effects of each conditions for prevention of pressure ulcer could be quantified. Air mattresses showed generally even effects to prevent pressure ulcer across all the bed position.

Zusammenfassung: Skin problems of the stump were assessed clinically and compared to opinion of the amputee. 139 amputees participated; in 34% of them were skin problems observed, while 36% reported one or more skin problems. Significantly more skin problems were reported (.96, SD=1.7) (p=.009).

Zusammenfassung: the aim of this study was in one way, the assessment of the plantar foot pressure in diabetic patients and the comparison of their values with normal subjects and on the other way, the determination of the susceptible points of ulceration on plantar surface of the diabetic feet.

Zusammenfassung: We investigated whether gait adaptability can be measured objectively in people with lower limb prostheses. Obstacle avoidance and pattern walking differentiated between groups and was mildly correlated with clinimetry. We conclude that this method can be a valuable tool to evaluate walking ability.

Zusammenfassung: A protocol named Outwalk has been recently proposed for the 3D gait analysis in real-life environments of transtibial amputees. This study addresses Outwalk’s inter-rater reliability by involving 10 amputees and 2 rater. Results support the applicability of Outwalk in the clinical routine.

Zusammenfassung: This case report describes the progression of the AMP exercise prescription protocol for a unilateral transtibial amputee due to dysvascular disease who participated in the Evidence Based Amputee Rehabilitation (EBAR) Program in the Miami VAHS

Zusammenfassung: Conceptual designs of motion therapy devices with new soft pneumatic actuators of direct rotary type are presented. These inherent compliant drives allow a gentle physical interaction with humans and permit a simple realization of assistive control strategies considering patient’s self-activity.

Zusammenfassung: The aim was to review initial results of demographic data, rehab/prosthetic milestones, location, type&frequency of rehab provided&the outcomes achieved of 49 new lower limb prosth. users. LCI scores&TUG times were better for prosth. users who had undergone in-patient rehab in early prosthetic phase

Zusammenfassung: The correlations among vertical displacement of COM, lower limb joint kinematics and temporal-spatial parameters in stroke hemiplegic gait were investigated. The results suggested that an increase in vertical displacement of COM might be associated with improvement of gait in stroke hemiplegics.

Zusammenfassung: This study characterized the loading pattern of the intact and amputated limbs of unilateral transtibial amputees (TTAs) during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit movements. The weight distribution symmetry in TTAs was found to be significantly different than healthy subjects for both activities.