Study of Factors Affecting Movement and Walking in Adults with Lower Limb Amputation Biomechanical, Physiological, and Psychological Aspects

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on individuals with lower limb amputations, evaluating factors that limit their walking ability and overall locomotor activity. The study aims to understand the impact of amputation on quality of life, mobility, energy expenditure, balance, and pain. Key aspects include examining gait asymmetry and postural instability, which increase fall risk and joint degeneration, with the goal of improving rehabilitation and prosthetic management. Participants are observed during their rehabilitation stay without receiving experimental treatments, as this is a purely observational study. The study uses three-dimensional gait analysis combined with force platforms to collect detailed motion data. It assesses oxygen consumption VO2 before and during standardized motor tasks to understand how amputation level, gait asymmetry, prosthetic equipment, and walking conditions affect energy use. During the study, participants undergo evaluations involving treadmill walking for at least five minutes, with assessments of biomechanics, physiology, and psychological factors. Researchers measure VO2 consumption and gait parameters to monitor rehabilitation progress and functional capacity. The study includes adults aged 18 to 80 years and excludes those with certain conditions that could affect walking or safety. Participation duration aligns with the hospital rehabilitation stay and data collection timeline, expected to complete by December 2026.

Identification of Limiting Factors in the Locomotor Activity of Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation: