scholarly journals Influence Of Injury Severity And Recovery Environment On Physical Activity And Function Following Lower-limb Amputation

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (7S) ◽  
pp. 656-657
Author(s):  
Peter Ladlow ◽  
Thomas E. Nightingale ◽  
M. Polly McGuigan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals Influence Of Injury Severity And Recovery Environment On Physical Activity And Function Following Lower-limb Amputation

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (7S) ◽  
pp. 675-675
Author(s):  
Peter Ladlow ◽  
Thomas E. Nightingale ◽  
M. Polly McGuigan ◽  
Alexander N. Bennett ◽  
James L. J. Bilzon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
And Function

Validity of measures for life space mobility and physical activity in older adults with lower-limb amputation

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Esfandiari ◽  
William C Miller ◽  
Gordon Tao ◽  
Bita Imam ◽  
Ehsan Misaghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Life Space

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and quality of life in adults with lower limb amputation

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjam Mellema ◽  
Martha Risnes ◽  
Peyman Mirtaheri ◽  
Terje Gjøvaag
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life in adults and elderly individuals with lower limb amputation

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 985-990
Author(s):  
Victor Hugo De Melo ◽  
Ricardo Augusto Leoni de Sousa ◽  
Alex Cleber Improta-Caria ◽  
Marco Antônio Prado Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Elderly Individuals

Validation of a Clinically Feasible Activity Monitor Which Measures Body Postures and Movements in Adults With Lower-Limb Amputation Who Wear a Prosthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-146
Author(s):  
Willemijn M.J. van Rooij ◽  
H.J.G. van den Berg-Emons ◽  
Herwin L.D. Horemans ◽  
Malou H.J. Fanchamps ◽  
Fred A. de Laat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Video Observation ◽  
Fixed Position ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Body Postures

Purpose: A simple single-unit activity monitor (Activ8), which is based on a tri-axial accelerometer, measures specific body postures and movements, and has potential for research and clinical practice to monitor and optimize physical behavior of people with chronic conditions. However, the validity of the Activ8 in people with lower-limb amputation is unknown. Studying validity in this specific group is needed because they often have postures and movements that differ from the normal population, and which might affect validity. Therefore our study aimed to validate the Activ8 to measure body postures and movements in people with a lower-limb amputation. Methods: Thirty people with a unilateral lower-limb amputation and who are able to walk with a prosthesis completed two activity protocols in a simulated home setting: one with basic activities (only one posture or movement) and one with functional activities from daily living. Outcomes of the Activ8 (used in thigh-fixed position and pocket position) were compared to outcomes of video observation (the reference method). Primary analyses focused on the agreement in duration of merged measures of physical activity (walking, running, cycling, standing) and sedentary behavior (lying/sitting) with the Activ8 used in thigh-fixed position. Additional analyses included the detection of specific types of physical activity, the effects of amputation level and cause, and the validity of the Activ8 in pocket position. Results: Overall percentage time differences between Activ8 (thigh-fixed position) and video observation for merged measures of physical activity and sedentary behavior outcomes were −2.7% and 2.3%, respectively. These percentages were −1.6% and 1.3% for the basic protocol, and −3.9% and 3.6% for the functional protocol, respectively. For specific postures and movements, differences were larger (ranging from −12.6% to 7.1%). Conclusion: The Activ8 activity monitor has acceptable validity to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with a unilateral lower-limb amputation.

Physical Activity Among People With Lower Limb Amputation in Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lisiane Piazza Luza ◽  
Diego Rodrigues Pimentel da Silva ◽  
Elizandra Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Greicy Kelly Wosniak Pires ◽  
Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Loss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Stationary Behavior

Background: Limb loss affects quality of life, well-being, and autonomy. The World Health Organization has launched a global action plan to reduce physical inactivity and presented recommendations of physical activity for people living with disability. Knowledge of the characteristics of people with lower limb amputation regarding physical activity is important. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the quantity and type of physical activity done by people with lower limb amputation. Methods: The sample (N = 149) included adults aged 53.08 (17.24) years old with lower limb loss. Data collection was performed through the application of a sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical data sheet and the Brazilian version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Results: The total Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities score was between 0 and 65.79 metabolic equivalents of task per hour per day, which suggests low practice of physical activities. The most frequently practiced activities (79.9%) were those that involved stationary behavior. Women carried out more domestic activities, and subjects who used lower limb prosthesis and those with traumatic amputation reported higher practice of physical activity. Conclusions: People living with lower limb amputation, from different regions of Brazil, have low levels of physical activity and mainly carry out activities of stationary behavior.

Physical activity participation amongst individuals with lower limb amputation

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 1063-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Langford ◽  
Michael P. Dillon ◽  
Catherine L. Granger ◽  
Chris Barr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Activity Participation

scholarly journals Gait speed as an indicator of prosthetic walking potential following lower limb amputation

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather R Batten ◽  
Steven M McPhail ◽  
Allison M Mandrusiak ◽  
Paulose N Varghese ◽  
Suzanne S Kuys
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Functional Independence Measure ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Transtibial Amputation ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The relationship between gait speed and prosthetic potential (K-level classifications) and function has not been explored among people transitioning from hospital rehabilitation to the community. Objectives: To examine gait speed at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation among people prescribed a prosthetic leg after unilateral lower limb amputation, and associations between gait speed, prosthetic potential and functional ability. Study design: Cohort. Methods: Gait speed (10-m walk test), K-level (Amputee Mobility Predictor) and Functional Independence Measure motor were compared for 110 people (mean (standard deviation) age: 63 (13) years, 77% male, 71% transtibial amputation, 70% dysvascular causes). Results: Median (interquartile range) gait speed and Functional Independence Measure motor were 0.52 (0.37–0.67) m/s and 84 (81, 85), respectively. Median (IQR) gait speed scores for each K-level were as follows: K1 = 0.17 (0.15–0.19) m/s, K2 = 0.38 (0.25–0.54) m/s, K3 = 0.63 (0.50–0.71) m/s and K4 = 1.06 (0.95–1.18) m/s. Median (IQR) FIM-Motor scores for each K-level were as follows: K1 = 82 (69–84), K2 = 83 (79–84), K3 = 85 (83–87) and K4 = 87 (86–89). Faster gait speed was associated with higher K-level, higher FIM-Motor, being younger, male and having transtibial amputation with nonvascular aetiology. Conclusion: Gait speed was faster among each higher K-level classification. However, gait speeds observed across all K-levels were slower than healthy populations, consistent with values indicating high risk of morbidity and mortality. Clinical relevance Factors associated with faster gait speed are useful for clinical teams considering walking potential of people with lower limb prostheses and those seeking to refine prosthetic rehabilitation programmes.

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