Edited by Oliver Christ and Philipp Beckerle
Volume 15 Supplement 3
Towards Active Lower Limb Prosthetic Systems: Design Issues and Solutions
Research
Publication of this supplement has not been supported by sponsorship. Information about the source of funding for publication charges can be found in the individual articles. The articles have undergone the journal's standard peer review process for supplements. The Supplement Editors declare that they have no competing interests.
Berlin, Germany28-Jun-16
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Citation: BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2016 15(Suppl 3):139
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Active lower limb prosthetics: a systematic review of design issues and solutions
This paper presents a review on design issues and solutions found in active lower limb prostheses. This review is based on a systematic literature search with a methodical search strategy. The search was carri...
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The AMP-Foot 3, new generation propulsive prosthetic feet with explosive motion characteristics: design and validation
The last decades, rehabilitation has become a challenging context for mechatronical engineering. From the state-of-the-art it is seen that the field of prosthetics offers very promising perspectives to robotic...
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A powered prosthetic ankle joint for walking and running
Current prosthetic ankle joints are designed either for walking or for running. In order to mimic the capabilities of an able-bodied, a powered prosthetic ankle for walking and running was designed. A powered ...
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Assessment of transfemoral amputees using a passive microprocessor-controlled knee versus an active powered microprocessor-controlled knee for level walking
In transfemoral (TF) amputees, the forward propulsion of the prosthetic leg in swing has to be mainly carried out by hip muscles. With hip strength being the strongest predictor to ambulation ability, an activ...
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Theoretical implementation of prior knowledge in the design of a multi-scale prosthesis satisfaction questionnaire
In product development for lower limb prosthetic devices, a set of special criteria needs to be met. Prosthetic devices have a direct impact on the rehabilitation process after an amputation with both perceive...
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Movement visualisation in virtual reality rehabilitation of the lower limb: a systematic review
Virtual reality (VR) based applications play an increasing role in motor rehabilitation. They provide an interactive and individualized environment in addition to increased motivation during motor tasks as wel...
Citation: BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2016 15(Suppl 3):144