Strengthening hip muscles could be key to improve mobility in people with a below-the-knee amputation, new research has shown. Amputation presents significant mobility challenges to millions of ...

According to a new study, strengthening hip muscles may be essential for improving mobility in persons with below-knee amputations. Millions of individuals worldwide have considerable mobility ...

Because of a gangrenous upper flap of the Syme-amputation stump, a below-knee amputation was carried out on April 13, 1961. In this incision staphylococcal infection also developed and failed to heal.

The entire class rallied around her, doing exercises on one leg to show support. She completed the entire workout. ... before deciding to undergo a below-the-knee amputation.

Morgan Stickney at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in February. She set remarkable times in the 100- and 400-meter freestyle months after a below-the-knee amputation of ...