Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?

Thies, SBA; Bates, AV; Costamagna, E; Kenney, LPJ; Granat, MH; Webb, J; Howard, D; Baker, RD; Dawes, H

doi:10.1186/s12877-020-1450-2

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An investigation of the effects of walking frame height and width on walking stability (2020)
Journal Article
Thies, S., Russell, R., Al-ani, A., Belet, T., Bates, A., Costamagna, E., …Howard, D. (2020). An investigation of the effects of walking frame height and width on walking stability. Gait & Posture, 82, 248-253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.09.017

Background Walking aids are designed for structural support during walking, however, surprisingly self-reported use of a walking aid (“Yes, I use one.”) has been identified as a risk factor for falling. Adjustment and design of walking aids may affe... Read More about An investigation of the effects of walking frame height and width on walking stability.

A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design (2020)
Journal Article
Prince, M., Kenney, L., & Howard, D. (2020). A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design. Medical Engineering and Physics, 84, 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.08.003

The Fit4Purpose project aims to develop upper limb prosthetic devices which are suitable for deployment in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC's). Open-frame trans-radial socket designs are being considered, formed of several, linked components,... Read More about A pin-array method for capturing tissue deformation under defined pressure distributions and its application to prosthetic socket design.

Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis (2020)
Journal Article
Chadwell, A., Kenney, L., Howard, D., Ssekitoleko, R., Nakandi, B., & Head, J. (2020). Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 28(9), 2005-2014. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2020.3010625

Using a shoulder harness and control cable, a person can control the opening and closing of a bodypowered prosthesis prehensor. In many setups the cable does not pass adjacent to the shoulder joint center allowing shoulder flexion on the prostheti... Read More about Evaluating reachable workspace and user control over prehensor aperture for a body-powered prosthesis.

Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Chadwell, A., Diment, L., Micó-Amigo, M., Morgado Ramírez, D., Dickinson, A., Granat, M., …Worsley, P. (in press). Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1), 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-020-00711-4

Abstract: Background: Understanding how prostheses are used in everyday life is central to the design, provision and evaluation of prosthetic devices and associated services. This paper reviews the scientific literature on methodologies and technolog... Read More about Technology for monitoring everyday prosthesis use : a systematic review.

Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames? (2020)
Journal Article
Thies, S., Bates, A., Costamagna, E., Kenney, L., Granat, M., Webb, J., …Dawes, H. (2020). Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?. BMC Geriatrics, 20(1), 90. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1450-2

Background Walking aids are issued to older adults to prevent falls, however, paradoxically their use has been identified as a risk factor for falling. To prevent falls, walking aids must be used in a stable manner, but it remains unknown to what ext... Read More about Are older people putting themselves at risk when using their walking frames?.