Should individuals with unilateral transtibial amputation carry a load on their intact or prosthetic side?

Carrying side loads often occurs during activities of daily living. As walking is most unstable mediolaterally, side load carriage may further compromise gait biomechanics, especially for transtibial amputees (TTAs). This study investigated the effects of side load carriage on gait kinetics during steady-state walking to determine which side, intact or prosthetic, TTAs should carry a load.

Assistive technology unmet need in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities for enhancing equitable access.

Purpose: To analyze the rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) data and identify challenges and opportunities for improving access to assistive technology products (AP) in Indonesia.

Materials And Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design consisting of a quantitative survey and a qualitative interview study was used. The rATA survey was administered to households in two randomly sampled provinces to collect data on AP met and unmet need.

Development, validation and feasibility study of a remote basic skills assessment for wheelchair service providers.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to develop, validate and conduct a feasibility study of three remote basic skills assessment modalities for wheelchair service providers (WSP) including an online case study quiz (m1), an in-person skills assessment (m2) and a video conference skills assessment (m3).

Methods: We conducted a literature review; developed and validated 3 basic skills assessments; and conducted a feasibility study of each modality.

Results: The literature review revealed that a validated remote basic skills assessment for WSP that reflects all World Health Organization (WHO) 8 wheelchair service provision steps did not exist.