Abstract
A crucial part of this study is the re-examination of the functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system's biomechanics. The focus is on the kinetic analysis of the force system acting on the amputee while using a prosthetic limb. The analysis of the variables and forces that drive the prosthetic limb will help identify the critical areas of the residual limb that will experience increased pressure during walking, aiding in the fitting of the limb to ensure full comfort for the amputee while also enabling functional movement control. The research problem lies in the lack of attention from trainers to the exercises performed after the amputee wears the prosthetic limb, which are often inadequate for rehabilitation, preventing them from achieving proper, balanced walking similar to that of healthy individuals. The performance of the correct movement, positive or negative, is often carried out without considering biomechanical conditions or modern devices that measure the strength of the muscles in the area of the residual limb, which directly influences the movement of the prosthetic limb. Furthermore, current methods for assessing this gait based on biomechanical principles are not used in rehabilitation centers to monitor progress in the fundamental movement of amputees after fitting a prosthetic limb. The study aimed to identify key biomechanical variables related to walking on a treadmill device for below-knee amputees and the forces generated by walking with a prosthetic limb. The researcher hypothesized that there is a statistically significant relationship between certain kinematic variables and the thigh pressure on the prosthetic limb below the knee. The researcher employed a descriptive method with a single group, using exploratory trials and biomechanical analysis based on video imaging suitable for the nature of the study. Through presenting and discussing the results, the researcher concluded that daily exercises led to improved walking steps based on specific kinematic and physical variables. Additionally, the exercises developed the muscle strength of both the intact and amputated leg by analyzing the thigh muscle force of the amputated leg, showing positive effects on the amputated leg’s thigh muscle health, as measured by the f-socket device. Statistically significant differences were found between the muscle strength of the amputated thigh below the knee, in favor of the biomechanical variables of the study.
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Ibrahim, Reem Salam
(2015)
"Strength of the hip muscles of the prosthesis and their relationship to some biomechanical variables while walking on the inclined apparatus,"
Modern Sport: Vol. 14:
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2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.1461
