Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics
The most outstanding feature of "Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics" is the demonstration of the practicality of biomechanics, when applied to lower limb prosthetics. Several original concepts are described, one of which, "rolling technology," has bee
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Mark R. Pitkin
Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics
Mark R. Pitkin , Ph.D., Research Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Tufts University School of Medicine 145 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111 USA [email protected]
Translation from the Russian language edition: Питкин М.Р. Биомеханика построения протезов нижних конечностей. – СПб., Изд-во “Человек и Здоровье”, 2006. – 131 с. by Mark Pitkin. © Mark Pitkin. 2006. All rights reserved
ISBN: 978-3-642-03015-4
e-ISBN: 978-3-642-03016-1
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-03016-1 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2009933264 © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every individual case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Cover design: eStudio Calamar, Spain Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Foreword
Foreword from a Clinical Biomechanist, Applied Physiologist and Prosthetist teaching graduate students in Prosthetics & Orthotics. While there are many books on Biomechanics, arguably the quintessential science of limb prosthetics, none addresses the fundamental principles in sufficient detail and depth to be practically useful to the prosthetist, rehabilitation specialist or researcher. Dr. Pitkin’s monograph is an exemplary collection of theoretical principles from his research and others, presented in its clinical and applied biomechanics form. The textbook provides an excellent overview of the many facets of lower limb prosthetic design and engineering for the ardent clinician researcher and student. The book delves into many of the basic concepts that are required knowledge for the clinician and the scientist to have as the foundation for their work. Dr. Pitkin has an eloquent manner in which he reflects on the history and literature to tell the storied evolution of prosthetic design . He takes the reader on a journey to consider his theories, which have substantive foundations to contemplate. By the end of chapter one, w
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