Assessing the functional state of amputees when testing lower limb prostheses: study protocol development

Baiguzhin P.; Erlikh V.; Shibkova D.; Sapozhnikov S.

doi:10.14529/jpps240409

P. A. Baiguzhin South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5092-0943 baiguzhinpa@susu.ru
V. V. Erlikh South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4416-1925 erlih-vadim@mail.ru
D. Z. Shibkova South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8583-6821 shibkova2006@mail.ru
S. B. Sapozhnikov South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7022-4865 sapozhnikovsb@susu.ru

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/jpps240409

Keywords: amputee, lower limbs, functional state, indicators, research protocol

Abstract

Introduction. Understanding which aspects of stress are most important for a person's functional (psychophysiological) condition is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of prosthetic rehabilitation. Individual and environmental factors, along with the characteristics of current events, determine the quality of psychophysiological reactivity in amputees. Aims: to identify informative parameters for assessing the psychophysiological state of amputees when testing lower limb prostheses. Materials and methods. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review of articles in the PubMed database, applying methods of generalization and concretization. Results. Informative indicators reflecting the functional state of individuals with lower limb amputations were identified. Characteristics of compensatory processes in amputees were described through general and specific parameters across several factors: socio-demographic, clinical, prosthetic rehabilitation-related, functional, physiological, psychophysiological, psychological, technical, and ergonomic. Conclusion. Efficient prosthetic rehabilitation and long-term adaptation to lower limb amputation require an integrated biopsychosocial approach to dynamic examinations. All factors influencing the amputee’s functional state should be thoroughly considered when developing study protocols for testing lower limb prostheses.

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Author Biographies

P. A. Baiguzhin , South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Leading Researcher, Research Center for Sports Science; Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service

V. V. Erlikh , South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport

D. Z. Shibkova , South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher, Research Center for Sports Science; Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service

S. B. Sapozhnikov , South Ural State University (76 Lenin Avenue, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher at the Department of Technical Mechanics

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