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Sprinting with an amputation: Some race-based lower-limb step observations.

Dyer, B. T.J., Noroozi, S. and Sewell, P., 2015. Sprinting with an amputation: Some race-based lower-limb step observations. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 39 (4), 300 - 306.

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DOI: 10.1177/0309364614532863

Abstract

BACKGROUND: T44 sprinting with an amputation is still in a state of relative infancy. Future scope for athletic training and prosthetic limb development may be assisted with a better understanding of information derived from T44 athletes when under race-based conditions. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the behaviour of step count and step frequency when under competitive conditions. STUDY DESIGN: The study comprises two elements: (1) a video-based analysis of race-based limb-to-limb symmetry and (2) a video-based analysis of race-based step count. METHODS: Video analysis of several major events from 1996-2012 are assessed for step count and step limb-to-limb symmetry characteristics. RESULTS: The video analysis highlights limb-to-limb imbalances greater than those indicated in the previous literature. A low step count is determined to be desirable for success in the 100-m event. CONCLUSION: Future analysis of athletes with a lower-limb amputation would be worthwhile when placed under race-based conditions as the limb-to-limb behaviour is more exaggerated than those seen in typical studies held within a laboratory setting. The within-event behaviour of step counts requires further investigation to establish where these take place or whether it is a cumulative step length issue. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This article increases the understanding of the race-based behaviour of amputee athletes and provides more information to contribute to any discussions on the performance of lower-limb prostheses.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0309-3646
Uncontrolled Keywords:Sport with a disability ; amputee ; sprinting ; Amputees ; Artificial Limbs ; Humans ; Leg ; Running ; Video Recording
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:23874
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:13 Jun 2016 15:28
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:56

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