beenamputaties lower limb amputations
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For control participants --> Participants are within between 50 and 75 years of age --> Participants are able to walk for at least 4 minutes for 6 subsequent trials, between trials 20 minutes of rest is given to prevent fatigue.;For participants with amputation --> The participants have acquired a walking ability of degree C-F on the SIGAM mobility grade [24, 25], indicating, that they participants are able to walk a minimum of 50 meters. --> The participants are able to walk for at least 4 minutes for 6 subsequent trials, between trials 20 minutes of rest if given to prevent fatigue. --> During the last minute of the trial the participant should be able to walk without support. --> Time since amputation is more than 1 year. --> Participants are comfortable with and accustomed to walk with their prosthesis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: --> Abnormalities found in the resting ECG or blood pressure. --> Problems noted by the physiatrist which could interfere with the results or the participants well being during the measurements. --> Participant scoring less than 24 points out of the 30 that can be gainedNeurological or musculoskeletal disorders which have an effect on the execution of gait other than disorders related to the amputation. --> problems with the stump which could interfere with walking ability.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters investigated are; peak aerobic capacity, metabolic energy consumption during standardised (perturbed) walking, walking stability (quantified by stride time and kinematic variability, local dynamic stability, orbital stability, extrapolated centre of mass and co-activation indexes measured by EMG). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measurements arte functional walking ability and balance measures. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed