Background: Three-dimensional gait analysis, supported by advanced sensor systems, is a
crucial component in the rehabilitation assessment of post-stroke hemiplegic patients …

Background Hip muscles play a prominent role in compensating for the loss of ankle and/or
knee muscle function after lower limb amputation. Despite contributions to walking and …

Adaptive locomotion is an essential behavior for animals to survive. The central pattern
generator in the spinal cord is responsible for the basic rhythm of locomotion through …

Traumatic injuries, vascular deficiencies, or complications from diabetes can lead to
amputation of the lower extremities of an individual. Depending on the severity, amputation …

Background Safe and efficient locomotion is a frequently stated goal of lower limb prosthesis
users, for which hip strength may play a central yet poorly understood role. Additional …

Transfemoral, ie, above-knee amputation, has a lasting adverse impact on an individual's
mobility. While substantial progress has been made in the design and control of prosthetic …

Background Valid comparisons of muscle strength between individuals or legs that differ in
size requires normalization, often by simple anthropometric variables. Few studies of muscle …

Background: Individuals with lower limb amputation have increased risk of develo** knee
osteoarthritis (KOA) in the intact limb, however there is little information regarding strength …

The main objective of the present dissertation was to expand our understanding of the inter-
relationship between cognition and mobility in people with lower limb amputations (PLLA) …

The main objective of the present dissertation was to expand our understanding of the inter-
relationship between cognition and mobility in people with lower limb amputations (PLLA) …