Comparison of Gait Characteristics in Individuals With Above and Below Knee Limb Loss

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Twelve individuals with above knee limb loss, 12 individuals with below knee limb loss,15 healthy individuals will be participants of the study. Participants with lower limb loss will evaluate with the following assessment tools: Demographic datas; age, gender, height, body mass will be recorded. Gait parameters (step length, variation of step length, time on each foot, ambulation index) will evaluate with Gait Trainer Biodex 2, at participant's preferred speed.

Detailed Description
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Twelve individuals with above knee limb loss, 12 individuals with below knee limb loss,15 healthy individuals who were referred to receive amputee rehabilitation at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Prosthetics and Biomechanics unit, and healthy individuals will be the subjects of this study. Participants will evaluate with the following assessment tools: Demographic datas; age, gender, height, body mass will be recorded. Gait parameters (step length, variation of step length, time on each foot, ambulation index, gait speed) will evaluate with Gait Trainer Biodex 2, at participant's preferred speed. To eliminate the learning effect, participants practiced at treadmill to determine appropriate gait speed. Once participants implied the preferred speed, they asked to walk at their self selected speed for 6 minutes. Data was recorded between the 4nd and 6th minutes at walk.

Official Title
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Comparison of Gait Characteristics in Individuals With Trans Femaoral and Trans Tibial Limb Loss

Conditions
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Amputation

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: No intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals with unilateral above knee lower limb loss and below knee limb loss Age between 20-55 years Using conventional type socket design Dynamic foot using Exclusion Criteria: Have passive joint limitation at extremities Surgery at last 1 year Systemic problems such as neurological disorders, rheumatoid disorders Another orthopedic anomalies

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Individuals with below knee limb loss<br>Individuals with below knee limb loss will be participants of the group. | Other: No intervention<br> <br> |
| Individuals with above knee limb loss<br>Individuals with above knee limb loss will be participants of the group. | Other: No intervention<br> <br> |
| Healthy individuals<br>Healthy individuals will be participants of the group. | Other: No intervention<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step length assesment while walking. |  | Initially evaluation at first minute | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ambulation index assessment while walking. |  | Initially evaluation at first minute | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Limb Loss, Gait Characteristics