The importance of aerodynamics for prosthetic limb design used by competitive cyclists with an amputation: An introduction
Authors: Dyer, B.
Journal: Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 232-237
eISSN: 1746-1553
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.1177/0309364614527121
Abstract:Background/Objectives: This study introduces the importance of the aerodynamics to prosthetic limb design for athletes with either a lower-limb or upper-limb amputation. Study design: The study comprises two elements: 1) An initial experiment investigating the stability of outdoor velodrome-based field tests, and 2) An experiment evaluating the application of outdoor velodrome aerodynamic field tests to detect small-scale changes in aerodynamic drag respective of prosthetic limb componentry changes. Methods: An outdoor field-testing method is used to detect small and repeatable changes in the aerodynamic drag of an able-bodied cyclist. These changes were made at levels typical of alterations in prosthetic componentry. The field-based test method of assessment is used at a smaller level of resolution than previously reported. Results: With a carefully applied protocol, the field test method proved to be statistically stable. The results of the field test experiments demonstrate a noticeable change in overall athlete performance. Aerodynamic refinement of artificial limbs is worthwhile for athletes looking to maximise their competitive performance. Conclusion: A field-testing method illustrates the importance of the aerodynamic optimisation of prosthetic limb components. The field-testing protocol undertaken in this study gives an accessible and affordable means of doing so by prosthetists and sports engineers. Clinical relevance Using simple and accessible field-testing methods, this exploratory experiment demonstrates how small changes to riders' equipment, consummate of the scale of a small change in prosthetics componentry, can affect the performance of an athlete. Prosthetists should consider such opportunities for performance enhancement when possible.
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The importance of aerodynamics for prosthetic limb design used by competitive cyclists with an amputation: An introduction.
Authors: Dyer, B.
Journal: Prosthet Orthot Int
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 232-237
eISSN: 1746-1553
DOI: 10.1177/0309364614527121
Abstract:BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study introduces the importance of the aerodynamics to prosthetic limb design for athletes with either a lower-limb or upper-limb amputation. STUDY DESIGN: The study comprises two elements: 1) An initial experiment investigating the stability of outdoor velodrome-based field tests, and 2) An experiment evaluating the application of outdoor velodrome aerodynamic field tests to detect small-scale changes in aerodynamic drag respective of prosthetic limb componentry changes. METHODS: An outdoor field-testing method is used to detect small and repeatable changes in the aerodynamic drag of an able-bodied cyclist. These changes were made at levels typical of alterations in prosthetic componentry. The field-based test method of assessment is used at a smaller level of resolution than previously reported. RESULTS: With a carefully applied protocol, the field test method proved to be statistically stable. The results of the field test experiments demonstrate a noticeable change in overall athlete performance. Aerodynamic refinement of artificial limbs is worthwhile for athletes looking to maximise their competitive performance. CONCLUSION: A field-testing method illustrates the importance of the aerodynamic optimisation of prosthetic limb components. The field-testing protocol undertaken in this study gives an accessible and affordable means of doing so by prosthetists and sports engineers. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Using simple and accessible field-testing methods, this exploratory experiment demonstrates how small changes to riders' equipment, consummate of the scale of a small change in prosthetics componentry, can affect the performance of an athlete. Prosthetists should consider such opportunities for performance enhancement when possible.
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The importance of aerodynamics for prosthetic limb design used by competitive cyclists with an amputation: An introduction
Authors: Dyer, B.
Journal: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 232-237
eISSN: 1746-1553
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.1177/0309364614527121
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The importance of aerodynamics for prosthetic limb design used by competitive cyclists with an amputation: An introduction
Authors: Dyer, B.
Journal: Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Volume: 39
Pages: 232-237
DOI: 10.1177/0309364614527121
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The importance of aerodynamics for prosthetic limb design used by competitive cyclists with an amputation: An introduction.
Authors: Dyer, B.
Journal: Prosthetics and orthotics international
Volume: 39
Issue: 3
Pages: 232-237
eISSN: 1746-1553
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.1177/0309364614527121
Abstract:Background/objectives
This study introduces the importance of the aerodynamics to prosthetic limb design for athletes with either a lower-limb or upper-limb amputation.Study design
The study comprises two elements: 1) An initial experiment investigating the stability of outdoor velodrome-based field tests, and 2) An experiment evaluating the application of outdoor velodrome aerodynamic field tests to detect small-scale changes in aerodynamic drag respective of prosthetic limb componentry changes.Methods
An outdoor field-testing method is used to detect small and repeatable changes in the aerodynamic drag of an able-bodied cyclist. These changes were made at levels typical of alterations in prosthetic componentry. The field-based test method of assessment is used at a smaller level of resolution than previously reported.Results
With a carefully applied protocol, the field test method proved to be statistically stable. The results of the field test experiments demonstrate a noticeable change in overall athlete performance. Aerodynamic refinement of artificial limbs is worthwhile for athletes looking to maximise their competitive performance.Conclusion
A field-testing method illustrates the importance of the aerodynamic optimisation of prosthetic limb components. The field-testing protocol undertaken in this study gives an accessible and affordable means of doing so by prosthetists and sports engineers.Clinical relevance
Using simple and accessible field-testing methods, this exploratory experiment demonstrates how small changes to riders' equipment, consummate of the scale of a small change in prosthetics componentry, can affect the performance of an athlete. Prosthetists should consider such opportunities for performance enhancement when possible.Source: Europe PubMed Central