Biomechanical parameters of gait among transtibial amputees: a review
Rehabilitation for lower-limb amputees needs to focus on restoration of daily functions and independent locomotion. As gait is reestablished, reorganization of the motor pattern takes place in order to optimize the functions of the locomotor system. Biomechanics is a field of study that enables unde...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Paulista de Medicina
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Series: | São Paulo Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802009000500010&lng=en&tlng=en |