Measuring mental workload in assistive wearable devices: a review
As wearable assistive devices, such as prostheses and exoskeletons, become increasingly
sophisticated and effective, the mental workload associated with their use remains high and …
sophisticated and effective, the mental workload associated with their use remains high and …
The effect of dual‐task testing on the balance and gait of people with lower limb amputations: A systematic review
Objective To systematically review the literature on the effect of dual‐task testing on the
balance and gait of people with lower limb amputations (PLLA). Literature Survey …
balance and gait of people with lower limb amputations (PLLA). Literature Survey …
Fall-related events in people who are lower limb prosthesis users: the lived experience
Purpose To explore lived experiences, and identify common themes as well as vocabulary
associated with fall-related events in lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users. Materials and …
associated with fall-related events in lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users. Materials and …
Assessing mobility for persons with lower limb amputation: the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test with the inclusion of two novel conditions
Purpose To investigate the internal consistency, convergent and known-groups construct
validity of the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test with two novel conditions in persons with lower limb …
validity of the Figure-of-Eight Walk Test with two novel conditions in persons with lower limb …
Effect of learning to use a mobility aid on gait and cognitive demands in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: part I–cane
Background: People with Alzheimer's disease (AD) exhibit balance and walking
impairments that increase falls risk. Prescription of a mobility aid is done to improve stability …
impairments that increase falls risk. Prescription of a mobility aid is done to improve stability …
Increased prefrontal cortical activation during challenging walking conditions in persons with lower limb amputation–an fNIRS observational study
Background: Lower limb amputation (LLA) alters the sensorimotor control systems. Despite
the self-reports of increased attention during mobility, the interaction between mobility and …
the self-reports of increased attention during mobility, the interaction between mobility and …
Effect of dual-tasking on walking and cognitive demands in adults with Alzheimer's dementia experienced in using a 4-wheeled walker
Background Learning to walk with a 4-wheeled walker increases cognitive demands in
people with Alzheimer's dementia (AD). However, it is expected that experience will offset …
people with Alzheimer's dementia (AD). However, it is expected that experience will offset …
Perceptions of prosthetic attention among lower limb prosthesis users: a focus group study
Purpose Use of a lower limb prosthesis generally requires increased cognitive effort to
compensate for missing motor and sensory inputs. This study sought to examine how lower …
compensate for missing motor and sensory inputs. This study sought to examine how lower …
Reliability, validity, and agreement of the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale in people with lower extremity amputations
K Fuller, HA Omaña Moreno… - Prosthetics and …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Clinicians use the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale to understand
balance confidence. A short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale, was …
balance confidence. A short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale, was …
Rehabilitation outcomes after major lower limb amputation in the oldest old: a systematic review
Background: Because the population grows older and the burden of chronic disease
increases, many individuals will undergo major lower limb amputation (LLA) at advanced …
increases, many individuals will undergo major lower limb amputation (LLA) at advanced …