Spatiotemporal Gait Alterations in Lower Limb Amputees During the Pre-Prosthetic Phase: Performance Indicators and Age-Related Differences (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

• Gait changes occur before prosthesis fitting
• Older amputees have greater deficits
• Baseline metrics for age-specific rehab

"This study investigates spatiotemporal gait parameters in lower limb amputees during the pre-prosthetic phase, highlighting performance indicators and age-related differences. Data reveal gait alterations such as reduced step length and increased step width even before prosthesis fitting. Older amputees demonstrate more pronounced deficits compared to younger counterparts. These findings emphasize the need for early, age-specific gait training and provide baseline metrics for rehabilitation protocols."