JPO 1996 Vol. 8, Num. 2

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Foreward
C. Michael Schuch, CPO, FISPO
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.