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Impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on physical activity and quality of life in adults with lower limb amputation.

Mirjam MellemaMartha RisnesPeyman MirtaheriTerje Gjøvaag
Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2021)
Increased time spent at home might explain the decreased prosthetic wear time. Contrary to the hypothesis, participants did not decrease their physical activity, and the declined low-intensity ambulation was offset by increased moderate-intensity and high-intensity ambulation. A positive mindset, intrinsic motivation, and health awareness may be important factors for maintaining ambulatory activity and HR-QoL in people with LLA.
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