Effects of a Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis and Device-Specific Physical Therapy on Function and Pain for Individuals Living with Transfemoral Limb Loss
Abstract
Lower limb prosthetic technology has evolved into advanced powered devices that can better replicate the gastroc-soleus complex for individuals with lower limb loss. However, the current state of prosthetic research appears to favor the evaluation of prosthetic componentry on gait mechanics and rarely incorporates any device-specific physical therapy (PT) program. This study proposes to measure the biomechanical and functional response of participants with transfemoral limb loss to an advanced prosthetic and rehabilitative intervention. This investigation is a multi-site, 8-week, randomized, clinical trial. Individuals with transfemoral limb loss are fit with a powered ankle-foot prosthesis and randomized to receive either device specific PT or the current standard of care. At baseline (utilizing their current passive prosthesis), and again 4- and 8-weeks later utilizing the powered device, all participants undergo a full gait analysis, as well as functional, neurocognitive, cognitive, and pain assessments. Results from this investigation will drive prosthetic and PT prescriptions for use of powered devices in this population.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1230137
Entities
People
- Bradford Hendershot
- Jason Maikos