Effects of prosthetic stiffness and added mass on metabolic power and asymmetry in female runners with a leg amputation Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Females with unilateral transtibial amputation can improve running performance through reductions in net metabolic power by using a running-specific prosthesis (RSP) that is less stiff than manufacturer-recommended. Lower RSP stiffness values are associated with greater leg stiffness and contact time asymmetry, and lower stance-average vertical ground reaction force asymmetry. However, we found that adding mass to the RSP did not affect net metabolic power and stance-phase biomechanical asymmetries during running.

publication date

  • July 1, 2024

has restriction

  • closed

Date in CU Experts

  • July 10, 2024 4:43 AM

Full Author List

  • Ashcraft KR; Grabowski AM

author count

  • 2

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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 8750-7587

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1522-1601

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 85

end page

  • 98

volume

  • 137

issue

  • 1