| Autor: |
Yang, L, Granat, M H, Paul, J P, Condie, D N, Rowley, D I |
| Zdroj: |
Spinal Cord; October 1996, Vol. 34 Issue: 10 p611-614, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
It is recognised that, in paraplegic walking with reciprocating gait orthoses, inadequate hip flexion angles may contribute to the low walking speed and high energy cost. In this study a new orthotic hip joint was developed which had a 2:1 flexion extension coupling ratio. Experiments on paraplegic subjects were conducted to evaluate this orthotic hip joint. It was found that the new hip joint was associated with a reduced energy cost and increased step length. A simple application of FES assisted hip flexion further increased walking speed and step length and reduced energy cost and crutch force impulse. |
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