"7117","Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency of Below-Knee Amputee and Normal Subject with Similar Physical Parameters & Quality of Life: A Comparative Case Study","The study focused on the comparative analysis of energy cost and gait efficiency between a below knee (BK) amputee and a reference subject (without amputation). It also attempted to indicate the specific feature responsible for a controlled gait with optimum energy cost for BK amputees. Selection criteria of the subjects were similar physical parameters and quality of life studied with WHOQOL-100 quality of life assessment. A CosmedŽ k4 b2 Respiratory Analyzer system was used for the measurement of Oxygen Uptake (VO2), Energy Expenditure per minute (EE) and Heart Rate (HR). Gait efficiency (p < 0.0002) was found higher for BK amputee than normal subject. The therapeutic activities and mainly walking rhythm contributed to improve the mobility & balance. This ensures the optimum time & co-ordination of movements and hence improves the gait efficiency for the BK amputee. Comparison with control group was performed to validate the data.","http://cogprints.org/7117/","Biswas, Durbadal and Roy, Sukumar and Lenka, PK and Kumar, Ratnesh","Kakkilaya, Dr. Srinivas","       <span class=\"person_name\">Biswas, Durbadal</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Roy, Sukumar</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Lenka, PK</span> and <span class=\"person_name\">Kumar, Ratnesh</span>     (2010)  <a href=\"http://cogprints.org/7117/\"><em>Energy Cost and Gait Efficiency of Below-Knee Amputee and Normal Subject with Similar Physical Parameters &amp; Quality of Life: A Comparative Case Study.</em></a>       [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]           ","durbadal.bme@gmail.com,,,","2010-10-15"