Oxygen Consumption and Speed Performance of a Runner with Amputation Wearing an Elevated Vacuum Running Prosthesis

• Main Authors: Hoan Le, Gary Guerra, Kazuhiko Sasaki, Sitha Phongphibool, John D. Smith, Jirayu Wongpanya, Thanyaporn Rakbanboong, Juthamas Siriwatsopon
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Engineering; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76992
• Institution: Mahidol University

Introduction Persons with lower-limb differences are increasingly seeking out a means to participate in sport and running activities. Suspension of the running-specific prosthesis (RSP) during high-intensity running is crucial for safety and optimal running performance. The vacuum-assisted socket sy...