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Lower Limb Orthosis in Pediatric - the importance of a motion knee
Vaz, Inês Machado; Interno Formação Específica de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação, Hospital S. João, E.P.E.The ability to walk upright is a defining characteristic of man.Walking is a complex process where body segments need to move in a coordinated manner. The lower bodyextremity must have the ability to support body weight during the stance phase of the locomotion cycle, rotateand coordinate the joints to achieve forward progression, adjust limb length during the swing phase of gait, andfurther smooth the trajecto...
Psychosocial Characterization of a Portuguese Lower Limb Amputee Population
Machado Vaz, Inês; Roque, Vanessa; Pimentel, Sabrina; Rocha, Afonso; Duro, HelenaObjective: TThis study aims to describe psychosocial status in lower limb amputees referred to a Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) department of a central Portuguese Hospital. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 45 consecutive patients with lower limb amputation, referred to PMR consultation after hospital discharge. Of the initial sample, two patients were excluded from the analysis, and four patients r...
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