Article
Neurosciences
B. A. Petersen, P. J. Sparto, L. E. Fisher
Summary: The study aims to determine the relationship between sensory impairments and clinical functional measures of balance and gait in individuals with a lower-limb amputation. The findings suggest that sensory impairments do not significantly affect functional measures in this population.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
M. Chardon, F. A. Barbieri, T. Penedo, Paulo C. R. Santos, N. Vuillerme
Summary: Fatigue can affect the gait parameters of healthy individuals during obstacle crossing, resulting in reduced stride duration and increased step width, but there is still a lack of research in some areas.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chien-Chung Kuo, Sheng-Chang Chen, Jr-Yi Wang, Tsung-Jung Ho, Jaung-Geng Lin, Tung-Wu Lu
Summary: Tai Chi Chuan training can improve balance, develop better strategies, and reduce variability in lower-limb joint coordination during obstacle-crossing in elderly individuals.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biology
Agnieszka Wnuk-Scardaccione, Klaudia Zawojska, Marta Barlowska-Trybulec, Agnieszka Irena Mazur-Bialy
Summary: Low back pain is a common and long-lasting problem in prostheses users after lower limb amputation. This systematic review found that exercise therapy has the potential to be a treatment strategy for low back pain among amputees. However, the study's major limitation is the heterogeneity of the subject group. More high-quality research is needed to establish a consensus on exercise intervention.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
R. Escamilla-Nunez, A. Gouda, J. Andrysek
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate a wearable vibrotactile biofeedback system to improve temporal gait symmetry of individuals with lower-limb amputation. The results showed that participants significantly improved stance time symmetry ratio (STSR) with biofeedback, but this coincided with a reduction in gait speed and cadence compared to walking without feedback. The outcomes of this study provide new insights into the development and implementation of clinically practical and viable biofeedback systems.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Firdous Hadj-Moussa, Calvin C. Ngan, Jan Andrysek
Summary: The use of running-specific prostheses (RSPs) has an influence on the running biomechanics of individuals with lower limb amputations, particularly in terms of force production. Individuals with lower limb absence employ various compensatory strategies to improve their running performance, including adjusting step frequency, contact length, and joint kinetics. Factors related to RSP design and fitting, such as height, stiffness, shape, and alignment, play an important role in running biomechanics. Future studies should focus on RSP use in different populations and the impact of training and running techniques.
Review
Rehabilitation
Libak Abou, Alexander Fliflet, Luqi Zhao, Yiting Du, Laura Rice
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving gait and balance in individuals with lower limb amputations. The findings indicate that exercise interventions significantly improved walking distance and gait speed compared to traditional training. However, the results for balance outcomes were inconsistent and warrant further exploration.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Muhammad Asif, Mohsin Islam Tiwana, Umar Shahbaz Khan, Waqar Shahid Qureshi, Javaid Iqbal, Nasir Rashid, Noman Naseer
Summary: This review covers various aspects of lower limb prostheses, including the causes of amputation, design and development, control strategies, psycho-social impact of prosthetic users, and design trends in patents. Through research on various sources of literature, it reveals the current status and trends in the field of lower limb prostheses.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chien-Chung Kuo, Jr-Yi Wang, Sheng-Chang Chen, Tung-Wu Lu, Horng-Chaung Hsu
Summary: Older adults adopt a crossing strategy that emphasizes foot-obstacle clearance to reduce tripping risk, even at the expense of increased energy expenditure. Maintaining or improving muscle strength and limb position control is critical for safe obstacle-crossing in the older population.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Han Houdijk, Ilse J. Blokland, Suci A. Nazier, Saskia V. Castenmiller, Iris van den Heuvel, Trienke IJmker
Summary: The energy cost of walking with a lower limb prosthesis is higher than able-bodied walking, and providing support through a handrail or cane can help reduce energy cost, especially for amputees with vascular causes. However, the effect of support may vary depending on the level and cause of amputation.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
S. Persine, E. Simoneau-Buessinger, F. Charlate, J. Bassement, C. Gillet, N. Decoufour, S. Leteneur
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate how transfemoral amputees adapt their upper-lower limb coordination during cross-slope walking. Through three-dimensional gait analysis and continuous relative phase analysis, it was found that transfemoral amputees had poorer coordination compared to healthy adults on level ground. However, during cross-slope walking, adaptations in upper-lower limb coordination were observed in transfemoral amputees. These findings are significant for achieving rehabilitation goals for effective walking in urban environments.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luana Karine Resende Oliveira, Amelia Pasqual Marques, Yuzo Igarashi, Karen Flaviane Assis Andrade, Givago Silva Souza, Bianca Callegari
Summary: This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a wearable accelerometer device for measuring anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The results showed a high correlation and reliability between the accelerometer and video motion capture system in measuring APAs, indicating that the wearable tri-axial accelerometer is a valid and reliable tool for assessing APAs during gait initiation in individuals with KOA.
Article
Neurosciences
Jana Kimijanova, Diana Bzduskova, Zuzana Hirjakova, Frantisek Hlavacka
Summary: This study compared the ability of young and older participants to generate anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in response to proprioceptive perturbation before gait initiation. Results showed that young adults actively adjusted their postural responses to altered proprioception from lower leg muscles, while older adults were unable to adapt.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Romain Valette, Jose Gonzalez-Vargas, Strahinja Dosen
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of multichannel electrotactile stimulation during sitting and walking. The results showed that sitting provided better perception of the stimulation compared to walking, which can be affected by motion and physical coupling. Calibration of the stimulation is particularly important for individuals with lower-limb loss.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Chaicharn Akkawutvanich, Poramate Manoonpong
Summary: Personal assistive devices for rehabilitation are in high demand due to an aging society, particularly for elderly individuals experiencing difficulty in walking. This study proposes an advanced EXOskeleton framework called EXOVIS, which utilizes adaptive bio-inspired modular neural mechanisms to improve the coordination between user and device and achieve personalized gaits for individuals. The results demonstrate that this framework can generate both personalized symmetrical and asymmetrical gaits, surpassing previous approaches.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
A. L. Hof, J. Duysens
HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Anesthesiology
M. Helmus, H. R. Schiphorst Preuper, A. L. Hof, J. H. B. Geertzen, M. F. Reneman
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN
(2012)
Letter
Biophysics
At L. Hof
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Helco G. van Keeken, Aline H. Vrieling, At L. Hof, Klaas Postema, Bert Otten
MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Helco G. van Keeken, Aline H. Vrieling, At L. Hof, Klaas Postema, Bert Otten
MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Helco G. van Keeken, Aline H. Vrieling, At L. Hof, Klaas Postema, Bert Otten
MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
(2013)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Anouk van der Hoorn, At L. Hof, Klaus L. Leenders, Bauke M. de Jong
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2012)
Article
Neurosciences
A. L. Hof, J. Duysens
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tom J. W. Buurke, Claudine J. C. Lamoth, Lucas H. van der Woude, At L. Hof, Rob den Otter
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Rehabilitation
Lucas H. van der Woude, Han J. P. Houdijk, Thomas W. J. Janssen, Bregje Seves, Reslin Schelhaas, Corien Plaggenmarsch, Noor L. J. Mouton, Rienk Dekker, Helco van Keeken, Sonja de Groot, Riemer J. K. Vegter
Summary: This article introduces the background and purpose of the RehabMove congress, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in deepening the understanding of human movement and functioning. It advocates for continued research in the fields of rehabilitation and adapted sports, promoting more individualized studies, improving supportive technology, and managing human and technology assets. The article calls for the development of rehabilitation sciences and technology, and emphasizes the need for preventive and lifestyle medicine in rehabilitation practice.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Rehabilitation
Riemer J. K. Vegter, Helco G. van Keeken, Sonja de Groot, Han J. P. Houdijk, Marian Joels, Lucas H. V. van der Woude
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
H. W. van Kouswijk, H. G. van Keeken, J. J. W. Ploegmakers, G. H. Seeber, I. van den Akker-scheek
Summary: A systematic review found that exercise interventions after lower limb-salvage surgery (LSS) for sarcoma have low therapeutic validity and effectiveness. Further research is needed. Evaluatiom: 7 out of 10.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tulika Nandi, Tibor Hortobagyi, Helco G. van Keeken, George J. Salem, Claudine J. C. Lamoth
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rose Goonan, Edward Mohandoss, Celia Marston, Jaqueline Kay, Anurika Priyanjali De Silva, Andrea B. Maier, Esmee Reijnierse, Marlena Klaic
Summary: This study evaluated the physical and functional outcomes of the 'Ending Pyjama Paralysis' intervention in geriatric rehabilitation patients. The results showed that this intervention did not lead to additional functional and physical benefits in this setting.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sinikka Kilpikoski, Arja H. Hakkinen, Jussi P. Repo, Kati Kyrola, Juhani Multanen, Markku Kankaanpaa, Aki Vainionpaa, Esa-Pekka Takala, Hannu Kautiainen, Jari Ylinen
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a McKenzie Method intervention with guideline-based patient education in patients with sciatica. The results showed that multiple sessions of McKenzie-based back exercises combined with a patient's educational book had similar long-term effects to guideline-based advice. However, the small sample size and confounding factors limited the power of these results.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)
Article
Rehabilitation
Margot W. M. de Waal, Michael Jansen, Loes M. Bakker, Arno J. Doornebosch, Elizabeth M. Wattel, Dennis Visser, Ewout B. Smit
Summary: The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in evaluating physical and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. A minimal important change of 14.5 points has been established for physical functioning.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2024)