Bodyweight distribution between limbs, muscle strength, and proprioception in traumatic transtibial amputees: a cross-sectional study.
Carlos Henrique da Silva Fontes FilhoConrado Torres LaettUbiratã Faleiro GavilãoJosé Carlos de CamposDângelo José de Andrade AlexandreVictor Rodrigues Amaral CossichEduardo Branco de SousaPublished in: Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2021)
The asymmetric bodyweight distribution in the transtibial amputees was not accompanied by a reduction in knee proprioception. There was significant weakness in the amputated limb, which could be a potential issue when designing rehabilitation programs.