Jason T. Kahle, Tyler D. Klenow, W. Sampson, M. J. Highsmith
{"title":"THE EFFECT OF TRANSFEMORAL INTERFACE DESIGN ON GAIT SPEED AND RISK OF FALLS.","authors":"Jason T. Kahle, Tyler D. Klenow, W. Sampson, M. J. Highsmith","doi":"10.21300/18.2-3.2016.167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.2-3.2016.167","url":null,"abstract":"Falls and diminished walking capacity are impairments common in persons with transfemoral amputation (TFA). Reducing falls and optimizing walking capacity through such means as achieving a more normal gait speed and community ambulation should be considered when formulating the prosthetic prescription. Because walking capacity and balance confidence are compromised with TFA, these outcomes should be considered when evaluating interfaces for transfemoral prosthetic users. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of TFA interface design on walking capacity and balance confidence A retrospective cohort design was utilized involving unilateral TFA patients who used ischial ramus containment (IRC) and High-Fidelity (HiFi) interfaces (independent variables). Dependent variables included the Activity-specific Balance Scale (ABC) and the two-minute walk test (2MWT). Complete records were available for 13 patients (n = 13). The age range was 26 to 58 years. Three patients functioned at the K4 activity level, whereas all others functioned at the K3 level. Mean ABC scores were significantly different (p ≤ 0.05) at 77.2 (±16.8; 35.6 to 96.9) for IRC and 90.7 (±5.7; 77.5 to 98.7) for HiFi. The mean distance walked on the 2MWT was 91.8 m (±22.0, 58.3 to 124.7) for IRC compared to 110.4 m (±28.7; 64.7 to 171.1) for the HiFi socket (p ≤ 0.05). Alternative transfemoral interface design, such as the HiFi socket, can improve walking capacity and balance confidence in higher-functioning TFA patients.","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76926608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. J. Highsmith, Jason T. Kahle, Rebecca M Miro, M. Cress, W. S. Quillen, S. Carey, R. Dubey, L. Mengelkoch
{"title":"CONCURRENT VALIDITY OF THE CONTINUOUS SCALE-PHYSICAL FUNCTIONAL PEFORMANCE-10 (CS-PFP-10) TEST IN TRANSFEMORAL AMPUTEES.","authors":"M. J. Highsmith, Jason T. Kahle, Rebecca M Miro, M. Cress, W. S. Quillen, S. Carey, R. Dubey, L. Mengelkoch","doi":"10.21300/18.2-3.2016.185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.2-3.2016.185","url":null,"abstract":"The Continuous Scale-Physical Functional Performance-10 (CS-PFP-10) test consists of 10 standardized daily living tasks that evaluate overall physical functional performance and performance in five individual functional domains: upper body strength (UBS), upper body flexibility (UBF), lower body strength (LBS), balance and coordination (BAL), and endurance (END). This study sought to determine the concurrent validity of the CS-PFP-10 test and its functional domains that involve the lower extremities (LBS, BAL, or END) in comparison to measures that have established validity for use in persons with transfemoral amputation (TFA). Ten TFA patients functioning at K3 or higher (Medicare Functional Classification Level) completed the study. Participants were assessed performing the CS-PFP-10, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), 75 m self-selected walking speed (75 m SSWS) test, timed down stair walking (DN stair time), and the limits of stability (LOS) balance test. Concurrent validity was assessed using correlation analysis. The AMP, 75 m SSWS, LOS, and the DN stair time tests were strongly correlated (r = ± 0.76 to 0.86) with their paired CS-PFP-10 domain score (LBS, BAL, or END) and CS-PFP-10 total score. These findings indicate that the lower limb and balance domains of the CS-PFP-10 are valid measures to assess the physical functional performance of TFA patients.","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87055493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. J. Highsmith, Casey R Andrews, Claire Millman, Ashley Fuller, Jason T. Kahle, Tyler D. Klenow, Katherine L Lewis, Rachel C Bradley, John J Orriola
{"title":"Gait Training Interventions for Lower Extremity Amputees: A Systematic Literature Review.","authors":"M. J. Highsmith, Casey R Andrews, Claire Millman, Ashley Fuller, Jason T. Kahle, Tyler D. Klenow, Katherine L Lewis, Rachel C Bradley, John J Orriola","doi":"10.21300/18.2-3.2016.99","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.2-3.2016.99","url":null,"abstract":"Lower extremity (LE) amputation patients who use prostheses have gait asymmetries and altered limb loading and movement strategies when ambulating. Subsequent secondary conditions are believed to be associated with gait deviations and lead to long-term complications that impact function and quality of life as a result. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to determine the strength of evidence supporting gait training interventions and to formulate evidence statements to guide practice and research related to therapeutic gait training for lower extremity amputees. A systematic review of three databases was conducted followed by evaluation of evidence and synthesis of empirical evidence statements (EES). Eighteen manuscripts were included in the review, which covered two areas of gait training interventions: 1) overground and 2) treadmill-based. Eight EESs were synthesized. Four addressed overground gait training, one covered treadmill training, and three statements addressed both forms of therapy. Due to the gait asymmetries, altered biomechanics, and related secondary consequences associated with LE amputation, gait training interventions are needed along with study of their efficacy. Overground training with verbal or other auditory, manual, and psychological awareness interventions was found to be effective at improving gait. Similarly, treadmill-based training was found to be effective: 1) as a supplement to overground training; 2) independently when augmented with visual feedback and/or body weight support; or 3) as part of a home exercise plan. Gait training approaches studied improved multiple areas of gait, including sagittal and coronal biomechanics, spatiotemporal measures, and distance walked.","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80200028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. J. Highsmith, Jason T. Kahle, Rebecca M Miro, L. Mengelkoch
{"title":"BIOENERGETIC DIFFERENCES DURING WALKING AND RUNNING IN TRANSFEMORAL AMPUTEE RUNNERS USING ARTICULATING AND NON-ARTICULATING KNEE PROSTHESES.","authors":"M. J. Highsmith, Jason T. Kahle, Rebecca M Miro, L. Mengelkoch","doi":"10.21300/18.2-3.2016.159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.2-3.2016.159","url":null,"abstract":"Transfemoral amputation (TFA) patients require considerably more energy to walk and run than non-amputees. The purpose of this study was to examine potential bioenergetic differences (oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate (HR), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE)) for TFA patients utilizing a conventional running prosthesis with an articulating knee mechanism versus a running prosthesis with a non-articulating knee joint. Four trained TFA runners (n = 4) were accommodated to and tested with both conditions. VO2 and HR were significantly lower (p ≤ 0.05) in five of eight fixed walking and running speeds for the prosthesis with an articulating knee mechanism. TFA demonstrated a trend for lower RPE at six of eight walking speeds using the prosthesis with the articulated knee condition. A trend was observed for self-selected walking speed, self-selected running speed, and maximal speed to be faster for TFA subjects using the prosthesis with the articulated knee condition. Finally, all four TFA participants subjectively preferred running with the prosthesis with the articulated knee condition. These findings suggest that, for trained TFA runners, a running prosthesis with an articulating knee prosthesis reduces ambulatory energy costs and enhances subjective perceptive measures compared to using a non-articulating knee prosthesis.","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74224925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Pittsburgh Compound B for PET Imaging Across The Alzheimer's Disease Spectrum","authors":"A. Cohen","doi":"10.21300/18.1.2016.51","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.1.2016.51","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76191730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Tate, Jacob D. Bolzenius, C. Velez, E. Wilde, S. Bouix, C. Jaramillo, Jeffrey D. Lewis, M. Weisend
{"title":"Assessing the Structural and Functional Effects of Neuromodulation Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging","authors":"D. Tate, Jacob D. Bolzenius, C. Velez, E. Wilde, S. Bouix, C. Jaramillo, Jeffrey D. Lewis, M. Weisend","doi":"10.21300/18.1.2016.39","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.1.2016.39","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84122991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Pillars of Patent Quality","authors":"A. Camarota","doi":"10.21300/18.1.2016.75","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.1.2016.75","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80591958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacob N. Huffman, Sarah Phillips, George T. Taylor, Robert Paul
{"title":"The Emerging Field of Perivascular Flow Dynamics: Biological Relevance and Clinical Applications","authors":"Jacob N. Huffman, Sarah Phillips, George T. Taylor, Robert Paul","doi":"10.21300/18.1.2016.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.1.2016.63","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78394543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction: Evolution of Neuroimaging Technology In the Modern Era","authors":"R. Paul","doi":"10.21300/18.1.2016.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21300/18.1.2016.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44009,"journal":{"name":"Technology and Innovation","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2016-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76723487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}