TY  - GEN
ID  - cogprints7117
UR  - http://cogprints.org/7117/
A1  - Biswas, Durbadal
A1  - Roy, Sukumar
A1  - Lenka, PK
A1  - Kumar, Ratnesh
Y1  - 2010/10/15/
N2  - The study focused on the comparative analysis of energy cost and gait efficiency between a below knee (BK) amputee and a reference subject (without amputation). It also attempted to indicate the specific feature responsible for a controlled gait with optimum energy cost for BK amputees. Selection criteria of the subjects were similar physical parameters and quality of life studied with WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. A CosmedŽ k4 b2 Respiratory Analyzer system was used for the measurement of Oxygen Uptake (VO2), Energy Expenditure per minute (EE) and Heart Rate (HR). Gait efficiency (p < 0.0002) was found higher for BK amputee than normal subject. The therapeutic activities and mainly walking rhythm contributed to improve the mobility & balance. This ensures the optimum time & co-ordination of movements and hence improves the gait efficiency for the BK amputee. Comparison with control group was performed to validate the data.
PB  - Dr. B.S. Kakkilaya
KW  - Energy Cost; Gait Efficiency; Below knee amputee
TI  - Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency of Below-Knee Amputee and Normal Subject with Similar Physical Parameters & Quality of Life: A Comparative Case Study
AV  - public
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