[HTML][HTML] Understanding low back pain in traumatic lower limb amputees: a systematic review
B Sivapuratharasu, AMJ Bull, AH McGregor - Archives of Rehabilitation …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective This systematic review aims to evaluate current literature for the prevalence,
causes, and effect of low back pain (LBP) in traumatic lower limb amputees, specifically its …
causes, and effect of low back pain (LBP) in traumatic lower limb amputees, specifically its …
Rehabilitation of people with lower-limb amputations
Rehabilitation of persons with lower-limb amputation is a complex endeavor that requires
the consideration of a multitude of factors. This article provides an overview of the current …
the consideration of a multitude of factors. This article provides an overview of the current …
Living with limb loss: everyday experiences of “good” and “bad” days in people with lower limb amputation
Purpose: To provide an understanding of the everyday experiences of individuals with a
limb amputation. Methods: Twenty-two participants (14 female, 8 male) with a mean-age of …
limb amputation. Methods: Twenty-two participants (14 female, 8 male) with a mean-age of …
Persons with unilateral transfemoral amputation experience larger spinal loads during level-ground walking compared to able-bodied individuals
Background Persons with lower limb amputation walk with increased and asymmetric trunk
motion; a characteristic that is likely to impose distinct demands on trunk muscles to maintain …
motion; a characteristic that is likely to impose distinct demands on trunk muscles to maintain …
Characterizing mobility from the prosthetic limb user's perspective: Use of focus groups to guide development of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility
Background: Input from target respondents in the development of patient-reported outcome
measures is necessary to ensure that the instrument is meaningful. Objectives: To solicit …
measures is necessary to ensure that the instrument is meaningful. Objectives: To solicit …
Fall-related events in people who are lower limb prosthesis users: the lived experience
J Kim, CL McDonald, BJ Hafner… - Disability and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To explore lived experiences, and identify common themes as well as vocabulary
associated with fall-related events in lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users. Materials and …
associated with fall-related events in lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users. Materials and …
Chronic musculoskeletal pain, phantom sensation, phantom and stump pain in veterans with unilateral below-knee amputation
M Allami, E Faraji, F Mohammadzadeh… - Scandinavian journal of …, 2019 - degruyter.com
Background and aims Many individuals with lower limb loss report concerns about other
musculoskeletal symptoms resulting from amputation. The objective of this study was to …
musculoskeletal symptoms resulting from amputation. The objective of this study was to …
A tool for measuring mental workload during prosthesis use: The Prosthesis Task Load Index (PROS-TLX)
When using a upper-limb prosthesis, mental, emotional, and physical effort is often
experienced. These have been linked to high rates of device dissatisfaction and rejection …
experienced. These have been linked to high rates of device dissatisfaction and rejection …
Unilateral transtibial prosthesis users load their intact limb more than their prosthetic limb during sit-to-stand, squatting, and lifting
Background Lower limb prosthesis users exhibit high rates of joint pain and disease, such
as osteoarthritis, in their intact limb. Overloading of their intact limb during daily activities …
as osteoarthritis, in their intact limb. Overloading of their intact limb during daily activities …
Risk factors for underreporting of life-limiting comorbidity among adults with lower-limb loss
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are life-limiting
comorbidities among adults with lower-limb loss that may not be adequately addressed in …
comorbidities among adults with lower-limb loss that may not be adequately addressed in …