Biomechanical Analysis of Limb Loads in Aided Gait Using Elbow Crutches

  • K. Opila
  • A. C. Nicol
  • J. P. Paul
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Part of the Developments in Biomechanics book series (DEBI, volume 2)

Abstract

Walking aids are generally prescribed for patients having problems in locomotion. The purpose of this study is to evaluate in detail the loadings on the upper limb in order to assess the upper limb requirements in aided-gait. In addition, the ability of the aid to be used as protection or weight bearing relief (WBR) for the lower limb is analysed.

Keywords

Axial Force Ground Reaction Force Shaft Axis Early Stance Limb Load 
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© Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Dordrecht 1985

Authors and Affiliations

  • K. Opila
    • 1
  • A. C. Nicol
    • 1
  • J. P. Paul
    • 1
  1. 1.Bioengineering UnitUniversity of StrathclydeGlasgowUK

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