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Foreward
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C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
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The Influence of Four-Bar Linkage Knees on Prosthetic Swing-Phase Floor Clearance
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Steven A. Gard, PHD
Dudley S. Childress, PHD
Jack E. Uellendahl, CPO
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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.
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Clinical Evaluation and
Assessment Principles in
Orthotics and Prosthetics
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John N. Billock, CPO
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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.
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RESEARCH FORUM--Methodology-
Measurements, Part I:
Principles and Theory
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Thomas M. Gavin, CO
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The author discusses the process of
measurement in and a multidisciplinary approach to O&P research.
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RESEARCH FORUM-- Methodology-
Measurements, Part II:
Instrumentation and
Apparatus
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Robert M. Havey
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Avinash G. Patwardhan, PHD
Kevin P Meade, PHD
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The various electromechanical transducers
and instrumentation systems used to assess
and measure the effectiveness of orthoses
and prostheses are described.
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RESEARCH FORUM--
Methodology: Parametric
Data Analysis
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Thomas R. Lunsford, MSE, CO
Brenda Rae Lunsford, MS, MAPT
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The authors present the concepts involved in
analyzing parametric data.
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