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Virtual reality for people who have limb loss or limb difference: a multidisciplinary perspective on needs for clinical translation and future research

Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Virtual reality programs, ranging from laboratory-based simulation environments to home-based immersive headsets, have the potential to improve rehabilitation for people with limb loss (e.g., acquired amputation) and limb difference (e.g., congenital ...
Robyn Braun-Trocchio, Adam King, Ryan Porter, Austin J. Graybeal, Sheila Clemens, Cody L. McDonald, Kristi L. Turner, Denise Hoffmann, M. G. Finco   +8 more
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تصور مقترح لتفعيل دور الاخصائي الاجتماعي في تحقيق المساندة الاجتماعية لجماعات مبتوري الأطراف [PDF]

مجلة مستقبل العلوم الإجتماعیة
استهدفت الدراسة الحالية تحديد الأدوار التي يقوم بها الأخصائي الاجتماعي لتحقيق المساندة الاجتماعية لمبتوري الأطراف وتحديد الممارسات التي يستخدمها الاخصائي الاجتماعي لتحقيق المساندة الاجتماعية لمبتوري الاطراف و المعوقات التي تواجه الاخصائي الاجتماعي في ...
إيمان فتحى إبراهيم علي
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What is known about pressure injury prevention and management approaches among individuals with mobility impairments participating in disability sport? A scoping review

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Volume 73, Issue 5, October 2026.
Abstract Introduction Pressure injuries are a significant health concern for individuals with mobility impairments, impacting participation and quality of life. Sport is a meaningful leisure occupation for many but poses unique occupational, physical, and environmental challenges which increase the risk of pressure injuries. Occupational therapists can
Callum Parker, Sjaan Gomersall, Emma Beckman, Sean Tweedy, Jessica Hill   +4 more
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The fate of elderly amputees

Journal of British Surgery, 1974
Abstract The results of amputation of the lower limb in 75 elderly atherosclerotic patients are presented. Less than 50 per cent of the patients survived for more than 6 months after operation. The average time spent in hospital after the operation was 57.6 days.
P L, Harris, F, Read, A, Eardley, D, Charlesworth, J, Wakefield, R A, Sellwood   +5 more
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Influence of physical capacities of males with transtibial amputation on gait adjustments on sloped surfaces [PDF]

, 2014
The aim of the study was to investigate how kinematic and kinetic adjustments between level and slope locomotion of persons with transtibial amputation are related to their individual muscular and functional capacities.
MARTINET, Noël, LANGLOIS, Karine, FODÉ, Pascale, VILLA, Coralie, BONNET, Xavier, LAVASTE, François, PILLET, Helene   +6 more
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Factors Related to Low Back Pain Severity in Veterans with Unilateral Below Knee Amputation

طب جانباز, 2017
Aims: Low back pain as a common health issue is more problematic than other complications of amputation. Due to the etiology of amputation in veterans, different factors may be related to the severity of back pain.
E. Faraji, A.H. Barati, H. Sadeghi, H.R. Fateh, M. Allami   +4 more
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The Locomotor Capabilities Index; validity and reliability of the Swedish version in adults with lower limb amputation

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2009
Background The Locomotor Capabilities Index (LCI) is a validated measure of lower-limb amputees' ability to perform activities with prosthesis. We have developed the LCI Swedish version and evaluated its validity and reliability.
Andersson Ingemar H, Johannesson Anton, Larsson Brita, Atroshi Isam   +3 more
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Development of electric hand prothesis controlled by voice commands and muscle sensors

Tecnología en Marcha
Prosthetic technology has advanced significantly in recent years, giving people who have lost limbs the chance to restore mobility and independence. Electric hand prosthesis controlled by voice instructions and muscle sensors represent one interesting ...
Jimena Guevara-Roselló, Jenaro Esteban Murillo-Aldecoba   +1 more
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Effects on ankle power and sound limb load with an active prosthetic foot

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2020
The performance of conventional prosthetic feet depends on material and construction principles. Certain powered feet can even generate net positive mechanical work in order to provide an active push-off.
Pröbsting Eva, Altenburg Björn, Schmalz Thomas, Krug Kerstin   +3 more
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Gait termination in lower limb amputees [PDF]

, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To study the limitations in function and adjustment strategies of lower limb amputees in gait termination. DESIGN: Observational cohort study. SETTING: University Medical Centre.
Otten, E., Hof, A. L., Hof, A.L., van Keeken, H.G., Halbertsma, J. P. K., van Keeken, H. G., Postema, K., Halbertsma, J.P., Vrieling, A. H., Schoppen, T., van Keeken, H. G.; id_orcid, Vrieling, A.H.   +11 more
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