Three 2D muscle-actuated forward dynamics simulations of unilateral below-knee amputee walking with a range of foot stiffness levels were generated, and muscle and prosthetic foot contributions to body support and propulsion and residual leg swing were quantified.
The sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios and predictive values of a range of foot length measurements using the plastic ruler are shown in Table 2.
Whilst footwear selection for females may also precipitate a range of foot-related problems secondary to altered biomechanics [ 44], the consequences of these alterations may be more pronounced in other regions of the foot, such as the forefoot and toes.
Therefore, particularly in SCP children with diplegia with planovalgus feet the diagnosed decreased dorsal ROM of the ankle joint is likely to be more serious than judged from range of foot (plate) angles.
Subjects stood unsupported on a variable angle, inclined platform topped with hospital grade vinyl, in a range of foot conditions (bare feet, non-slip socks, conventional socks and compression stockings).
In SCP children diagnosed with decreased dorsal ROM of the ankle joint, the commonly used measure (i.e. range of foot plate angle), is not a good estimate of rotation at the talocrural joint.
The narrow range of foot off timing among different walking conditions, such as the low coefficient of variation found among different subjects in our study (3.75%), suggested a low variability of the stance to swing proportion.
The FHSQ demonstrates a high degree of content, criterion, and construct validity and high retest reliability, and has been used as an outcome measure in clinical trials for a range of foot disorders [ 9].
Sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, and predictive values were calculated for a range of foot length measurements so that an operational cutoff could be determined to screen for LBW or preterm infants in the community.
It has a potential range of 30 feet to 300 feet, but is initially planned for devices in relatively close proximity.
