International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9096

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Tapas Priyaranjan Behera

Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi, India

Publications
  • 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

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