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Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Narayana Seva Sansthan, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Research Article
Efficacy of Flared out Sole in Functional and Gait Parameters in Trans-Tibial Prosthetic User
Author(s): Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Tapas Priyaranjan Behera*, A M R Suresh and Smita Jayavant
Introduction: The ultimate goal of rehabilitation after a limb loss is to gain independence at the highest level with the most efficient gait possible with the use of prosthesis and to return to a high level of social integration. The loss of a lower limb has severe implications for a person’s mobility, and ability to perform activities of daily living. This negatively impacts on their participation and integration into society.
Objective: To investigate the functional and gait parameters improved through flared outsole provided to the trans-tibial prosthetic user.
Results: The mean value of locomotor capabilities index of Group A is 35.73 and in group B the mean of locomotor capabilities index is 42.26. The above result was analysed by using related t test was found to be significant p<0.001, as there is .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.21.9.585