Publication details
Vliv protézy na horní končetině na posturu a posturální stabilitu
| Title in English | Effect of Prosthesis on Body Posture and Postural Stability in Upper Limb Amputees |
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| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Rehabilitace a fyzikální lékařství |
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| Web | Stránky časopisu |
| Keywords | postural control; posturography; prosthesis; upper extremity; center of pressure |
| Description | Upper limb amputation causes weight-bearing asymetry, which leads to changes in body posture. Statics of the spine changes, postural control demands increase, and risk of falling rises. A suitable prosthesis which positively affects locomotor stability can help to mitigate these negative impacts of amputation. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of prosthesis on body posture and postural stability in upper limb amputees. Twelve persons with unilateral upper limb amputation (age 50,6±18,5 years, time since amputation 21,3±19,1 years) participated in the study. They underwent assessment of static posture (noninvasive 3D system DTP-3) and balance in quiet bipedal stance with eyes open and closed (two force plates) with and without a prosthesis. Wearing a prosthesis led to a decrease in lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis, however, it did not significantly affect standing balance. |