The influence of load carriage and prosthetic foot type on individual muscle and prosthetic foot contributions to body support and propulsion.

Individuals with transtibial amputation (TTA) experience altered gait mechanics, which are primarily attributed to the functional loss of the ankle plantarflexors. The plantarflexors contribute to body support and propulsion and play an important role in adapting to different load carriage conditions. However, how muscle function is altered across different prosthetic foot types and load carriage scenarios for individuals with TTA remains unclear.

The Influence of Multiple Pregnancies on Gait Asymmetry: A Case Study.

Gait asymmetry is a predictor of fall risk and may contribute to increased falls during pregnancy. Previous work indicates that pregnant women experience asymmetric joint laxity and pelvic tilt during standing and asymmetric joint moments and angles during walking. How these changes translate to other measures of gait asymmetry remains unclear.