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Prosthetic model, but not stiffness or height, affects maximum running velocity in athletes with unilateral transtibial amputations

The running-specific prosthetic (RSP) configuration used by athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) likely affects performance. Athletes with unilateral TTAs are prescribed C- or J-shaped RSPs with a manufacturer-recommended stiffness category based on body mass and activity level, and height b...

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Autores principales: Taboga, Paolo, Drees, Emily K., Beck, Owen N., Grabowski, Alena M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7000778/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32019938
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56479-8