Abstract:Introduction: Lower limb amputation affects mainly economically active young adults, causing great socio-economic impact due to impaired work capacity, socialization, and quality of life. Thus, the use of orthostatic devices could make reintegration of the individual back into the work environment possible. Objective: To evaluate the immediate effect of using a postural elevation device on physiological parameters and plantar pressure levels in amputees who practice physical activity. Methods: Sociodemograph… Show more
Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.