Amputation Balance Prosthesis Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Effect of Alternative Prosthetic Alignments on Sit-to-Stand Proficiency in Transtibial Amputees
The purpose of this graduate student research study is to determine the effect of various linear and angular prosthetic alignments on K1-K3 unilateral or bilateral TT amputees, as well as test for proficiency, comfort, balance, heart rate and fit during sit to stands.
Initial Visit: 1. Informed consent 2. HIPAA 3. Foot Inspection 4. Review expectations 5. Take measurements 6. Casting Second Visit: Fitting and adjusting accordingly. - One person will conduct all the measurements, casting, check sockets, etc. to evade inconsistencies in data collection. - Begin conducting practice runs on Balance Master at LLU-East Campus. Third, Fourth and Fifth Visit: Testing (5-10-minute rest period in between each test) *Testing will be video recorded for re-assessment of subjects* 1. Five times sit-to-stand test (5XSTS). 2. Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC-16) scale 3. Balance Master: Weight Bearing Squat (WBS) Unilateral Stance (US) Sensory Organization Test (SOT) modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (mCTSIB) Limits of Stability (LOS) 4. A Polar H10 heart rate monitor will be worn while subjects perform each of the various tests. ;