Jakub Otworowski
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Jakub Otworowski has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Adam Gramala
Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence, Poznan University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 60-965 Poznań, Poland
1 shared publication - Jaroslaw Kabacinski
Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
1 shared publication - Michal Murawa
Department of Biomechanics, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
1 shared publication - Sebastian But
Institute of Applied Mechanics, Poznañ University of Technology, Piotrowo 3, 60-965 Poznañ, Poland
1 shared publication - Łukasz Kubaszewski
Adult Spine Orthopaedics Department, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 28 Czerwca 1956 r. Street, No. 135/147, 61-545 Poznań, Poland
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Symmetry Function in Trans-Tibial Amputees Gait Supplied with the New Concept of Affordable Dynamic Foot Prosthesis—Case Study
The development of modern technologies has made it much easier to regain the ability to walk after losing a lower limb. The variety of prosthetic feet available on the market allows for optimal choice and appropriate adjustment of the foot prosthesis to the trans-tibial amputee patient’s needs. Unfortunately, the best solutions are often not available to everyone due to their high prices. This study compares the gait patterns of patients using the new concept of an affordable dynamic foot with those of other commonly available but much more expensive foot prostheses. The kinematic and spatio-temporal parameters of gait obtained using the motion capture system were analyzed. For a clear picture of changes in bilateral deficits during gait for the pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle joints, the symmetry function was used. The results indicate that the new and cheaper concept of foot prostheses offers a very similar level of gait quality to that provided by more expensive and popular solutions. The authors suggest that the use of symmetry function thresholds of 10% does not work for amputees.
Open AccessSymmetry Function in Trans-Tibial Amputees Gait Supplied with the New Concept of Affordable Dynamic Foot Prosthesis—Case Study
The development of modern technologies has made it much easier to regain the ability to walk after losing a lower limb. The variety of prosthetic feet available on the market allows for optimal choice and appropriate adjustment of the foot prosthesis to the trans-tibial amputee patient’s needs. Unfortunately, the best solutions are often not available to everyone due to their high prices. This study compares the gait patterns of patients using the new concept of an affordable dynamic foot with those of other commonly available but much more expensive foot prostheses. The kinematic and spatio-temporal parameters of gait obtained using the motion capture system were analyzed. For a clear picture of changes in bilateral deficits during gait for the pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle joints, the symmetry function was used. The results indicate that the new and cheaper concept of foot prostheses offers a very similar level of gait quality to that provided by more expensive and popular solutions. The authors suggest that the use of symmetry function thresholds of 10% does not work for amputees.