The Effect of Body Weight Support on Energy Expenditure in an Individual With High-Level Lower Extremity Amputation.

Background: High-level lower extremity amputation (HLLEA) has significant impact on an individual's ability to ambulate and maintain cardiovascular fitness for extended periods of time.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether body weight support (BWS) would improve energy efficiency in an individual with HLLEA to achieve appropriate target cardiovascular intensity for aerobic training.

Design: This was an exploratory single-subject study.