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Fig. 3

From: Reducing stiffness of shock-absorbing pylon amplifies prosthesis energy loss and redistributes joint mechanical work during walking

Fig. 3

Prosthesis (distal to socket) power and work. Average power by the prosthesis (n = 12) (A) and mechanical work were computed in the entire stance (B) and during each of the four sub-phases: collision (C), rebound (D), preload (E), and push-off (F). Collision (C) showed a stiffness effect. Faster walking speed produced greater work in the entire stance phase (B) and most sub-phases (C–E). Overall, the prosthesis produced net negative work in the entire stance phase (B). Significant stiffness, speed, and interaction effects are denoted by ‘*’, ‘ + ’, and ‘x’ symbols, respectively

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