Rehabilitative Literature Reviews collected by Hydraujoint.

Throughout the development process of our rehabilitation machines, an effective amount of research was carried out.

Including the compilation of literature reviews.

I have gathered these through a number of different sources 

Covering amputee exercise, gait  movement, fall prevention, diabeties, strength training

Some pieces of information I have compiled I have been asked not to share publicly.

So I will share with you what I am allowed to and try and take notes from the rest.

Exercise for a Trans-Tibial Amputee

Reduction in thigh muscle strength in trans-tibial amputees has been shown to be highly correlated with muscle atrophy and reduction in clinical function (Renstrom, Grimby, & Larsson, 1983). In this study, thirty-two trans-tibial amputees participated in examinations of their isometric and isokinetic knee extension and flexion strength using an isokinetic dynamometer, and the degree of atrophy of the thigh muscles…..more

Biomechanics of a Trans-Tibial Amputee Gait Compared to Normal

The loss of part of a limb, as experienced by the trans-tibial amputee (TTA) would be expected to have a significant influence on the biomechanics of the person’s walking and running gait. The TTA seem to adapt for this and after a period of rehabilitation TTA’s appear to walk and run with improved temporal and  Kinematic symmetry (Hurley, Mckenney, Robinson, Zadravec, Pierrynowski, 1990)……more