33 Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO

34 The Influence of Four-Bar Linkage Knees on Prosthetic Swing-Phase Floor Clearance
Steven A. Gard, PHD
Dudley S. Childress, PHD
Jack E. Uellendahl, CPO
  The authors used a computer simulation of swing-phase characteristics to show the distinct advantages of four-bar knees over single-axis knees for increasing floor clearance.

41 Clinical Evaluation and Assessment Principles in Orthotics and Prosthetics
John N. Billock, CPO
  The author addresses the key elements of the clinical assessment and evaluation of a patient needed for the documentation and justification of O&P services.

45 RESEARCH FORUM--Methodology- Measurements, Part I: Principles and Theory
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
  The author discusses the process of measurement in and a multidisciplinary approach to O&P research.

50 RESEARCH FORUM-- Methodology- Measurements, Part II: Instrumentation and Apparatus
Robert M. Havey
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Avinash G. Patwardhan, PHD
Kevin P Meade, PHD
  The various electromechanical transducers and instrumentation systems used to assess and measure the effectiveness of orthoses and prostheses are described.

65 RESEARCH FORUM-- Methodology: Parametric Data Analysis
Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
Brenda Rae Lunsford, MS, MAPT
  The authors present the concepts involved in analyzing parametric data.


 

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