A review of evidence on mechanical properties of running specific prostheses and their relationship with running performance.

Background: Although mechanical properties of running specific prostheses (RSPs) can affect running performance, manufacturers do not consistently report them. This study aimed to review existing literature on RSP mechanical and structural properties and their relationship with running performance.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using keywords related to mechanical properties of RSPs and running performance.

Influence of non-immersive avatar-based gamification on the Hawthorne Effect in pediatric gait.

Background: The Hawthorne Effect occurs when participants alter their behavior when they are aware that they are being examined. The effect has been reported in many experiments, including gait analysis, and is considered an important source of bias that might impact both clinical and research results. Cognitive distraction is one potential solution to reducing the Hawthorne effect during gait analysis, but it is challenging in children, and can, in itself, alter gait.