Simple cuff trick may boost leg strength after amputation

NCT ID NCT05929508

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether using a blood pressure cuff on the thigh can make leg muscles stronger and improve walking in people who have lost a leg above the knee. Researchers will measure strength, walking ability, and daily activity before and after the intervention. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help people move better after a traumatic amputation.

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  • UIC Physical Therapy Faculty Practice

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60608, United States

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