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Towards efficient motor imagery interventions after lower-limb amputation
BackgroundThe therapeutic benefits of motor imagery (MI) are now well-established in different populations of persons suffering from central nervous...
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After scaling to body size hip strength of the residual limb exceeds that of the intact limb among unilateral lower limb prosthesis users
BackgroundHip muscles play a prominent role in compensating for the loss of ankle and/or knee muscle function after lower limb amputation. Despite...
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Variability of flow-mediated dilation across lower and upper limb conduit arteries
Endothelial dysfunction is an early predictor of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is the gold standard to...
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Corticospinal and spinal responses following a single session of lower limb motor skill and resistance training
Prior studies suggest resistance exercise as a potential form of motor learning due to task-specific corticospinal responses observed in single...
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Effect of age on shear modulus, muscle thickness, echo intensity of the upper limb, lower limb, and trunk muscles in healthy women
PurposeThis study aimed to examine the effect of age on the mechanical properties, muscle size, and muscle quality in the upper and lower limb and...
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Biomechanical effects of typical lower limb movements of Chen-style Tai Chi on knee joint
AbstractThe load and stress distribution on cartilage and meniscus of the knee joint in typical lower limb movements of Chen-style Tai Chi (TC) and...
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Use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify cortical loci for lower limb movements and their efficacy for individuals after stroke
BackgroundIdentification of cortical loci for lower limb movements for stroke rehabilitation is crucial for better rehabilitation outcomes via...
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Therapeutic benefits of lower limb prostheses: a systematic review
BackgroundEnhancing the quality of life of people with a lower limb amputation is critical in prosthetic development and rehabilitation. Yet, no...
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The Use of Dynamometry for Lower Limb Strength Assessment in Female Team Sport Athletes: A Sco** Review
AimLower limb injury rates have increased dramatically in line with the rise in female athletes participating in team sports where larger training...
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A Systematic Review on Lower-Limb Industrial Exoskeletons: Evaluation Methods, Evidence, and Future Directions
Industrial tasks that involve frequent sitting/standing transitions and squatting activities can benefit from lower-limb industrial exoskeletons;...
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Corticospinal and spinal adaptations following lower limb motor skill training: a meta-analysis with best evidence synthesis
Motor skill training alters the human nervous system; however, lower limb motor tasks have been less researched compared to upper limb tasks. This...
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Development of a prediction equation to estimate lower-limb arterial occlusion pressure with a thigh sphygmomanometer
IntroductionPrevious investigators have developed prediction equations to estimate arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) for blood flow restriction (BFR)...
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A review of user needs to drive the development of lower limb prostheses
BackgroundThe development of bionic legs has seen substantial improvements in the past years but people with lower-limb amputation still suffer from...
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The impact of walking on the perception of multichannel electrotactile stimulation in individuals with lower-limb amputation and able-bodied participants
BackgroundOne of the drawbacks of lower-limb prostheses is that they do not provide explicit somatosensory feedback to their users. Electrotactile...
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Effects of powered ankle–foot orthoses mass distribution on lower limb muscle forces—a simulation study
This simulation study aimed to explore the effects of mass and mass distribution of powered ankle–foot orthoses, on net joint moments and individual...
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Exoskeleton rehabilitation robot training for balance and lower limb function in sub-acute stroke patients: a pilot, randomized controlled trial
PurposeThis pilot study aimed to investigate the effects of REX exoskeleton rehabilitation robot training on the balance and lower limb function in...
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A P300 Brain-Computer Interface for Lower Limb Robot Control Based on Tactile Stimulation
PurposeTactile brain-computer interfaces can be used to express control intentions, avoiding motor imagery difficulties and visual fatigue. Tactile...
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Biomechanics of Lower Limb Injuries During Landing
Biomechanics plays a key role in occurrence, prevention and rehabilitation of the landing injuries. Some factors can affect the biomechanical...
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Musculotendon Parameters in Lower Limb Models: Simplifications, Uncertainties, and Muscle Force Estimation Sensitivity
Musculotendon parameters are key factors in the Hill-type muscle contraction dynamics, determining the muscle force estimation accuracy of a...
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Enhanced skeletal muscle contractile function and corticospinal excitability precede strength and architectural adaptations during lower-limb resistance training
PurposeEvolving investigative techniques are providing greater understanding about the early neuromuscular responses to resistance training among...
