Open AccessEffects of activity intensity, time, and intermittent doffing on daily limb fluid volume change in people with transtibial amputation
Author(s) -
Robert T Youngblood,
Brian J. Hafner,
Katheryn J. Allyn,
John C. Cagle,
Paul Hinrichs,
Christian B. Redd,
Andrew C. Vamos,
Márcia A. Ciol,
Nate Bean,
Joan E. Sanders
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.729
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.1177/0309364618785729
Subject(s) - prosthesis , medicine , amputation , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery
The volume of a prosthesis user's residual limb changes during the day and may affect the fit of the prosthesis. These changes must be managed by the user to prevent discomfort, skin breakdown, and falls.