• Author: Julian C. Acasio
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Osseointegrated prostheses reduce reactive stability demands during walking in Service members with unilateral transfemoral amputation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Heightened fall risk following lower limb amputation can lead to adaptations during walking that increase proactive stability (e.g., a wider base of support). …

Exploring relationships among multi-disciplinary assessments for knee joint health in service members with traumatic unilateral lower limb loss: A two-year longitudinal investigation

Abstract: Motivated by the complex and multifactorial etiologies of osteoarthritis, here we use a comprehensive approach evaluating knee joint health after unilateral lower limb …

Fall prevention training for Service Members with an amputation or limb salvage following lower extremity trauma

Abstract: Introduction: Recent military conflicts have resulted in a significant number of lower extremity injuries to U.S. service members that result in amputation or limb …

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment for knee osteoarthritis following traumatic unilateral lower limb loss in service members

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a primary source of long-term disability and decreased quality of life (QoL) in service members (SM) with lower limb loss (LL); …