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Research Projects Needing Volunteers

Effects of Prosthetic Foot Rocker Radius on Gait of Prosthesis Users

This study is investigating the effects of different prosthetic feet on walking patterns of persons with unilateral below-knee amputations. Learn more

Effect of spine surgery on energy expenditure of walking

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the effort and efficiency of walking in patients with degenerative spine disease.  We are recruiting people between 18 and 80 years who have been diagnosed with a spinal pathology and require surgery. Learn more

Study of partial foot amputations

This study investigates the effects of different partial foot devices on walking. Learn more

The effect of an AFO on walking

This study investigates the effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) on ankle foot function during walking.  Adults who wear a single AFO are being recruited to participate in this non-invasive measurement of walking.  Learn more

Preliminary quantitative gait analysis of RGO users

This study investigates how people walk while using Reciprocating Gait Orthoses (RGO’s).  The information gathered in this study will be used to further improve RGO design.  Learn more

How different prosthetic feet affect walking 

This study investigates the effects of different prosthetic feet on the walking patterns of persons with bilateral below-knee amputations.  Learn more

The effect of AFO ankle joint configurations on walking

This study investigates the effect of ankle joint configuration within an Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) on walking in persons with hemiplegia following stroke.  Learn more

Residual limb/prosthetic socket compliance in transtibial amputees

This study investigates the shock-absorbing characteristics of the interface between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket. An understanding of these characteristics may aid in the design of shock absorbing prosthetic components.  Learn more

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Prosthetics Research Laboratory and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
345 East Superior St. Room 1441
Chicago, IL 60611-4496
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Email: reiu@northwestern.edu