Locomotion assistance through cane impulse.
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چکیده
The extent of locomotion assistance gained through cane usage by those with hip disorders is assayed. Employing as a standard the propulsive impulse delivered by each lower limb of a healthy young male, the cane is shown to supply about one-fifth the equivalent impulse, aside from other possible benefits. Full test values are given for nine handicapped subjects.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin of prosthetics research
دوره 10-31 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979