Optimizing Orthotic and Prosthetic Components for Military Women with Limb Salvage or Amputation
Abstract
Intrepid Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthoses (IDEO) and Running-Specific Prostheses (RSPs) have been designed to allow people with lower extremity limb salvage (LS) and transtibial amputations (TTA) to more effectively run, an activity used to improve fitness and health, and to assess physical endurance in military populations. Exercise such as running is extremely important for and strongly associated with quality of life. Moreover, compared to use of conventional orthoses and prostheses, use of IDEOs and RSPs has resulted in significantly higher functional ability and quality of life for servicemembers with LS and TTA. However existing practices use a trial-and-error approach for prescription based on a male cohort and do not necessarily optimize performance and satisfaction for women service members. Our goals are to determine the optimal IDEO and RSP components and develop quantitative guidelines for prescribing orthoses and prostheses for running in women service members with LS and TTA so that these women can regain the greatest possible level of functional ability and return to an active lifestyle and/or active duty.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1177038
Entities
People
- Trevor D. Kingsbury
Organizations
- Naval Medical Center San Diego