Symmetrical kinematics does not imply symmetrical kinetics in people with transtibial amputation using cycling model

Symmetrical kinematics does not imply symmetrical kinetics in people with transtibial amputation using cycling model.

People with amputation move asymmetrically with regard to kinematics (joint angles) and kinetics (joint forces and moments). Clinicians have traditionally sought to minimize kinematic asymmetries, assuming kinetic asymmetries would also be minimized. A cycling model evaluated locomotor asymmetries. Eight individuals with unilateral transtibial amputation pedaled with 172 mm-length crank arms on...

Prior experience does not alter modulation of cutaneous reflexes during manual wheeling and symmetrical arm cycling.

Previous research has reported that training and experience influence H-reflex amplitude during rhythmic activity; however, little research has yet examined the influence of training on cutaneous reflexes. Manual wheelchair users (MWUs) depend on their arms for locomotion. We postulated that the daily dependence and high amount of use of the arms for mobility in MWUs would show differences in c...

Reduction of residual limb volume in people with transtibial amputation.

The early postoperative phase after transtibial amputation is characterized by rapid residual limb volume reduction. Accurate measurement of residual limb volume is important for the timing of fitting a prosthesis. The aim of this study is to analyze the reduction of residual limb volume in people with transtibial amputation and to correlate residual limb volume with residual limb circumference...

Prior experience does not alter modulation of cutaneous reflexes during 1 manual wheeling and symmetrical arm cycling 2

61 Previous research has reported that training and experience influences H-reflex 62 amplitude during rhythmic activity, however little research has yet examined the 63 influence of training on cutaneous reflexes. Manual wheelchair users (MWUs) 64 depend on their arms for locomotion. We postulated that the daily dependence 65 and high amount of use of the arms for mobility in manual wheelchair...

Symmetrical polyarthritis is not always rheumatoid.