Amputee athletes have different running mechanics than able-bodied runners.Prosthetic sprinting legs provide both advantages and disadvantages for the amputee runner.Certain common injuries in amputee runners can be attributed to the running biomechanics.Understanding amputee running mechanics can help the athletic trainer assess and prevent common injuries in amputee sprinters.
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