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Veronica Southard Author
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Energy expenditure, Different cane, Exercise
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology, United States of America
Biography
Veronica Southard, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions New York Institute of Technology, United States of America intrested in the feilds of intrested in the feilds of Mobility; Different cane; Exercise; Energy expenditure
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Research Article Open Access
Are there Differences in Energy Consumption and Distance Ambulated in Young Healthy Adults Using Canes?
Author(s): Veronica Southard*, Antonio Colletti, Eleni Doulos, Fritz Petit- Frere, Alvin Mathew, Alyssa Valestra and Pheba Varghese
Background: Individuals rely on canes to restore function when facing a mobility issue. In acute care, there is no evidence of the best new cane with a single point for patients. Jointed canes have been favored by some because it mimics the ankle joint. The most common jointed cane is called the Hurricane. There have been no studies that demonstrate these claims. Also, there are no studies which compare single point canes to jointed canes. Purpose: The purpose of our study is to assess the effect of the jointed cane, offset cane, and single axis cane (SAC) on energy expenditure and distance ambulated. Methods: Fifty healthy subjects performed two timed tests while using the three types of canes and wearing pedometers. Blood pressure, heart rate and rate of perceived exertion were taken ... view more»
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