Abstract
Individuals with transtibial amputation exhibit altered movement strategy to sustain stability during quiet standing due to reduced proprioception on the amputated limb. The aim of this study is to determine the movement strategies in anterior–posterior and medial–lateral directions in predicting the overall postural stability. In this crossover study, postural stability of ten transtibial amputees was assessed using computed posturography while wearing different prosthetic foot types: solid ankle cushion heel (SACH), single axis (SA) and energy storage and return (ESAR). Three stability indices were measured during four conditions: standing with eyes opened and closed, standing on compliant surface and standing with tilted head. From the standard multiple regression analysis, 63% to 99% of the OSI score in all sensory conditions were explained from the MLSI score, while 11% to 56% from the APSI score. The Pearson’s [Formula: see text] indicated significant strong positive relationship between OSI and MLSI [Formula: see text]–[Formula: see text] during all sensory conditions. The APSI score was significantly lower than OSI during eyes-closed and head extended conditions for all prosthetic feet [Formula: see text]. Adjustments in postural stability strategies in transtibial amputees mostly occurred in medial–lateral direction regardless of prosthetic feet types and altered sensory conditions.
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