Walking with a front load for above-knee amputees
This study looks at how carrying a load in front of the body, like a backpack worn on the chest, affects walking in people who have a leg amputated above the knee. The results may help improve prosthetic training and daily activity guidance.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have one leg amputated above the knee (transfemoral amputation).
- You have been using your prosthetic leg regularly for at least 6 months.
- You can walk independently with your prosthesis without a cane or walker.
- You are in stable health and can walk for the study tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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