Prosthetics and orthotics international
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Prosthet Orthot Int · Dec 2011
Clinical TrialEffect of load carriage on chronic low back pain in adults with cerebral palsy.
Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a common secondary musculoskeletal problem among adults with cerebral palsy (CP). This study investigated the feasibility of incorporating backpack carriage with daily production activities for relieving chronic LBP among adults with CP. ⋯ The loaded backpack has the potential to serve as an 'orthosis' for immediate back pain relief among adults with CP. Its underlying mechanism can be attributed to a reduction in back muscle tension during the load carriage.
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Prosthet Orthot Int · Dec 2011
Is hip muscle strength the key to walking as a bilateral amputee, whatever the level of the amputations?
Little data have been reported on the factors that are important in bilateral amputee walking ability especially the role of hip strength. ⋯ Bilateral amputee walking ability was reduced and mainly related to level of amputation. The role of hip strength in bilateral amputee walking ability requires further investigation.