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Functional Mobility in Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation: An Observational Study.

Neha Mukkamala¹, Shivani Vala¹

¹Physiotherapy, College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara, IND.

|February 23, 2024

Summary

This study quantifies mobility deficits in individuals with lower limb amputation using the Timed "Up and Go" (TUG) test. Reduced functional mobility was observed, influenced by age, amputation level, and prosthesis use, particularly in the Indian population.

Keywords:

functional mobility independence lower limb amputation prosthesis timed up and go test

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Biomechanics
Prosthetics and Orthotics

Background:

Lower limb amputation significantly impacts mobility and independence, necessitating effective rehabilitation.
Restoring optimal physical function and mobility is a primary goal for individuals with lower limb amputation.
Limited data exists on mobility deficits in the Indian population following amputation.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify mobility deficits in individuals with lower limb amputation.
To investigate factors influencing functional mobility in this population.
To contribute data on mobility in the Indian context.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 54 individuals with lower limb amputation.
Functional mobility was assessed using the Timed "Up and Go" (TUG) test while wearing a prosthesis.
Participants were recruited from an orthotic and prosthetic clinic in Vadodara, India.

Main Results:

The mean TUG score for the population was 20.19 ± 11.95 seconds.
Functional mobility (TUG score) showed significant correlations with age, amputation level, and prosthesis usage duration.
Factors like non-traumatic amputation, higher amputation levels, and use of assistive devices were associated with reduced mobility.

Conclusions:

Functional mobility is significantly reduced in individuals with lower limb amputation.
Age, cause of amputation, amputation level, and prosthesis use patterns influence functional mobility.
Interventions should consider these factors to improve mobility outcomes in amputees.