Comparing Muscle Strength in People with Above-Knee Limb Loss—With and Without A Prosthesis
Losing a limb, particularly above the knee, can greatly affect one’s muscle strength and how well they can move. This is why it’s important to know how muscle strength, the ability to move, and prosthetic limbs work together. While prosthetic limbs are essential to help people with limb loss regain their mobility, using these devices can also alter their muscle strength.