Biomechanics

Lecture Scientific/Practical

3D-SPA – checking the prosthetic alignment in scientific studies

Abstract: Bei der Untersuchung von Prothesenträgern mittels 3D-Ganganalyse wurde der Prothesenaufbau durch Kraftmessplatten bestimmt. Durch die 3D-Bestimmung der Gelenkzentren weichen deren Abstände von der Lastlinie von Ergebnissen ab, die auf Projektionen anatomischer Landmarken beruhen.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

A clinical algorithm for sagittal plane kinematic optimization of articulated ankle foot orthoses

Abstract: An algorithm was developed for the optimization of sagittal plane kinematics by combining the clinical outcomes of a variety of patients whose gait was optimized using articulated AFOs with a multifunction ankle joint. Case studies will be presented to illustrate the approach.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Effects of cross-slopes on the gait of transtibial amputees

Abstract: Walking on level ground and walking on cross-slopes for four different conditions were investigated with unilateral transtibial amputees. Side and inclination dependent adaptations in the gait characteristics of transtibial amputees were observed.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Does microprocessor controlled knee movement influence common activities of daily living when using a knee-ankle-foot orthosis?

Abstract: Activities of daily living are physically demanding tasks for KAFO users. MPKAFO use increased knee power absorption and net negative work during stair descent and altered task execution time and reduced inter-limb loading asymmetry during sitting.

Lecture Scientific/Practical

Analysis and simulation of the main support options for ascending stairs

Abstract: Mit Hilfe biomechanischer Simulationen werden drei Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten (2 x passiv; 1 x aktiv) des Kniegelenks beim Treppenaufstieg analysiert. Damit kön-nen bereits in frühen Entwurfsphasen optimale prinzipielle Strukturen für ortheti-sche Systeme gefunden werden.