Custom Design in Lower Limb Prosthetics for Athletic Activity - 15/07/18
Doi : 10.1016/S1047-9651(18)30805-2
John R. Fergason, CPO a, ⁎, David A. Boone, CP, MPH b
a From the Division of Prosthetics Orthotics, Department of Rehabilitation, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
b Prosthetics Research Study, Departments of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (DAB), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
*Address reprint requests to John R. Fergason, CPO, Division of Prosthetics-Orthotics, 1959 NE Pacific St., Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490Division of Prosthetics-Orthotics1959 NE Pacific St.Box 356490SeattleWA98195-6490
Résumé |
Individuals with amputations have become increasingly interested in the pursuit of recreation and competitive sporting activities. This interest has brought a heightened awareness of the need for prosthetic devices that allow each person to reach their physical activity goals. Specific activities may require adaptations to the prosthesis and the physical conditioning of the individual. Careful consideration of the physical demands of the desired activity must be made to ensure the proper combination of prosthetic adaptations and physical conditioning.
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Vol 11 - N° 3
P. 681-700 - août 2000 Retour au numéro
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