Transfemoraal geamputeerden above knee amputation Transfemoral amputee
Conditions
Interventions
To compare standing up with and without active support, 16 subjects will
perform 16 standing up transitions each. Twice at own preferable speed and
twice following the Short Physical
Performance Bat
Knee prosthesis
Recuperating energy
Stand-Up Assistance
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who: - Are age 18 or above - Have an unilateral transfemoral amputation - Uses knee prosthesis for at least one year - Weight less than 100 kg - Are capable of performing an amount of exercise sessions including 16 stand-up transitions as judges by their primary care physician
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient who suffer from any balance disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameter will be: time taken to stand up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters will be: symmetry of Ground Reaction Forces and peak joint torques for hip and knee of both sides (obtained by inverse dynamics). | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed