Publications by authors named "Angie S Wong"
User perceptions of existing home access solutions and a novel home access device.
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol
November 2016
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate end user perspectives of four existing home access solutions (HAS) and a newly designed experimental device (the ARISE).
Method: A cross-sectional design was used to evaluate the ARISE prototype against other HAS. Specifically, participants trialed stairs, a ramp, a platform lift (PL), a stair glide and the ARISE, after which they completed questionnaires aimed at soliciting their perspectives of these solutions.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the preference for different types of prosthetic feet among individuals with transtibial limb loss, focusing on their biomechanical characteristics and performance during walking.
- A total of eleven participants tested three categories of prosthetic feet (Stiff, Intermediate, Compliant) over a week, revealing that the Compliant feet were the most preferred option.
- Results indicated that the Compliant and Intermediate feet showed lower maximum sagittal moments during walking, suggesting they may offer better performance, especially on slopes and uneven terrain, while participants’ overall activity levels remained unchanged during the tests.