Publications by authors named "F Charlate"
Background: In recent decades, high-tech prostheses, including microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK), have been developed to improve the functional abilities of lower limb amputees and to reduce gait asymmetry for the prevention of early joint degradation of the intact limb. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in joint moment and power of the intact limb of transfemoral amputees (TFAs) with an MPK compared to healthy individuals in 2 walking speed conditions.
Methods: Twenty-one TFAs with MPK and matched 21 healthy individuals performed a walking task at spontaneous and rapid self-selected speeds.
Background: Unilateral lower limb amputees have asymmetrical gaits, particularly on irregular surfaces and slopes. It is unclear how coordination between arms and legs can adapt during cross-slope walking.
Research Question: How do transfemoral amputees (TFAs) adapt their upper-lower limb coordination on cross-slope surfaces?
Methods: Twenty TFA and 20 healthy adults (Ctrl) performed a three-dimensional gait analysis in 2 walking conditions: level ground and cross-slope with prosthesis uphill.
Background: Rehabilitation can be proposed to transfemoral amputees to improve functional abilities and limit the risk of early degeneration of the musculoskeletal system partly due to altered kinematic behavior. The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of functional rehabilitation on clinical walking tests, gait symmetry and pelvis and trunk kinematics in transfemoral amputees during overground walking.
Methods: Eleven transfemoral amputees followed a functional rehabilitation program with objectives aimed at improving walking abilities and gait symmetry.