Cristina De Vito
Analysis of a lower limb prosthesis for use in cross-country skiing.
Rel. Laura Gastaldi. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2024
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Cross-country skiing (XC skiing) is an endurance sport that demands proficiency in various techniques tailored to different terrains and conditions. Para cross-country skiing, specifically tailored for athletes with physical impairments, requires advanced biomechanical and technological adaptations, particularly for those using prosthetic limbs. This thesis examines the performance and biomechanics of a standing para-athlete performing classical XC skiing on a treadmill, focusing on the interaction with the prosthetic equipment. The prosthetic devices tested included the Genium X3 and Genium X4 knee systems (Ottobock ©) and Taleo and Evanto prosthetic feet (Ottobock ©). Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) were employed to estimate joint angles and detect pole hits and lifts.
Additionally, data were collected using the sensors integrated into the prostheses, including a force sensor that was used to identify leg phases during skiing trials
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