Nicholas S DeGrasse, Joseph C Mertens, Jacob T Brzostowski, Katheryn J Allyn, Andrew C Vamos, Adam J Krout, Brian J Hafner, Joseph L Garbini, Joan E Sanders
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to test a novel activity monitor that tracks the time a prosthesis is worn, and the nature of the ambulatory activity conducted with the prosthesis. These capabilities allow prosthesis users' wear and accommodation practices (e.g., temporary doffing) to be monitored, and the intensity of their activities to be assessed. METHODS: A portable limb-socket motion sensing system was used to monitor doffs, walk bouts (≥5 steps), low locomotion (2-4 steps), stationary positions, and weight shifts in a group of transtibial prosthesis users...
2023: Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering