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1 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Hansen A, Nickel E, Medvec J, Brielmaier S, Pike A, Weber M. Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(1):x–x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229JSP Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility Andrew Hansen, PhD; Eric Nickel, MS; Joseph Medvec, CP; Steven Brielmaier, DPT; Alvin Pike, CP; Marilyn Weber, MD

2 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Hansen A, Nickel E, Medvec J, Brielmaier S, Pike A, Weber M. Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(1):x–x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229JSP Aim – Examine effect of prosthetic foot rocker flat region length on balance and mobility in unilateral transtibial prosthesis users. Relevance – Interventions to improve balance, such as flat regions, may make lower-limb prosthesis users more confident in their balance, enhancing quality of life.

3 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Hansen A, Nickel E, Medvec J, Brielmaier S, Pike A, Weber M. Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(1):x–x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229JSP Method An experimental prosthetic foot (Shape&Roll) was altered to provide 3 different flat region lengths within its effective rocker shape. 12 subjects with unilateral transtibial amputation performed balance (limits of stability, quiet standing, motor control) and mobility tests (sit to stand, walking speed, L Test of Functional Mobility).

4 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Hansen A, Nickel E, Medvec J, Brielmaier S, Pike A, Weber M. Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(1):x–x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229JSP Results No significant changes were seen in balance and mobility outcomes. Subjects significantly preferred prosthetic feet with relatively low to moderate flat regions over those with long flat regions. Subjects without loss of light touch or vibratory sensation selected prosthetic foot with shortest flat region.

5 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Hansen A, Nickel E, Medvec J, Brielmaier S, Pike A, Weber M. Effects of a flat prosthetic foot rocker section on balance and mobility. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(1):x–x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2012.12.0229JSP Conclusion Shape&Roll Prosthetic Foot provides a simple and inexpensive approach for testing effects of foot conditions on mobility and balance. However, the changes in prosthetic foot conditions were subtle and perhaps not drastic enough to lead to balance and mobility changes. – Future studies should investigate more pronounced differences in flat surface conditions.


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