Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport : a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2012 The UK will host the Paralympics in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 showcasing the talents of elite athletes and aiming to inspire the population to become involved. However, low levels of physical activity (PA) are prevalent: only 40% of men and
Burns, David +4 more
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Physical activity and quality of life: a study of a lower-limb amputee population [PDF]
, 2008 This cross-sectional descriptive study was initiated to investigate the relationship between physical activity and perceived quality of life in a lower-limb amputee population.
Rowe, P.J., Deans, S.A., McFadyen, A.K.
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An Insight into the acceptable use and assessment of lower-limb running prostheses in disability sport. [PDF]
, 2013 Sports technology can be any product or system used to facilitate, train or influence an athlete’s performance. The role of prostheses used for disability sport was initially to help facilitate exercise and then ultimately, competition.
Dyer, Bryce T.J.
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Satisfaction with cosmesis and priorities for cosmesis design reported by lower limb amputees in the United Kingdom : instrument development and results [PDF]
, 2013 Study Design: Cross sectional questionnaire study. Background: Amputee satisfaction with cosmesis and the importance they place on cosmesis design has not been published in the literature.
Corney, Jonathan +3 more
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Predictive Factors of Major Lower Extremity Amputations in Diabetic Foot Infections: A Cross-sectional Study at District Hospital in Malaysia [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2019 INTRODUCTION: Diabetic foot infection, a complication which can lead to lower limb amputation, is a major source of morbidity and mortality in Malaysia.
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Patient Preference and Adherence, 2021 Jelle A Nieuwstraten,1 Louk P van Doorn,1 Winifred A Gebhardt,2 Jaap F Hamming1 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; 2Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden ...
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Heliyon, 2018 Background: Lower limb amputation (LLA) is a complication of lower limb atherosclerosis, infection and tissue gangrene. Following ipsilateral LLA, the risk of major amputation of the contralateral limb or of death is unknown. The aim of this study was to
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Amputation for chronic pain and/or functional impairment of a limb
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021 Objective: To evaluate the impact of a lower limb amputation for chronic pain and/or functional impairment on pain and participation in daily living activities and to assess the use of prostheses.
Evelyne Linden +2 more
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A clinical study of amputations of the lower limb [PDF]
Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 1980 A retrospective study of 525 cases of lower limb amputation attending the Outpatient Department of the Rehabilitation and Artificial Limb Centre and various rural clinics from January 1976 to March 1978 was carried out. Males outnumbered females and the majority of cases were in the 3rd decade. Trauma was the most common cause of amputation followed by
A K, Agarwal +3 more
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Care for an elderly person after lower limb amputation
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 Introduction: Although currently less major amputation is performed, due to more effective revascularization and endovascular treatment, limbs amputations are still necessary and commonly used as a therapeutic method.
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