Scientists track daily steps to find best artificial legs and braces

NCT ID NCT04275973

Summary

This study aimed to understand how different prosthetic legs and leg braces affect walking in everyday life. Researchers used wearable sensors to track the movements of 20 participants with lower limb amputation or drop foot over several weeks. The goal was to gather data to help improve future device designs and walking assessments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1539, United States

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