Fig. 5

Comparison of kinematic characteristics of lowering strategies across able-bodied, sound side and prosthesis side recoveries. a Increases in joint flexion (ankle dorsiflexion) were measured relative to the joint angles at trip onset. Lowering strategies on the prosthesis and sound sides were achieved with smaller peak hip, knee and ankle flexion post-trip than in able-bodied subjects (*p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .005, familywise). Sound side lowering strategies involved increased knee and ankle flexion compared to the prosthesis side. b There were no differences in trochanter height across tripped limb groups. c Prosthesis side lowering strategies were shorter than in able-bodied subjects