Uses of Phantom Sensations Induced by Global and Local Modifications of the Prosthetic Socket as Somatosensory Feedback During Walking in Lower Limb Amputees
Objectives: The project aims to: * Determine whether the natural presence of phantom limb sensations during walking impacts gait parameters. * Confirm in a larger patient population that modifications to the prosthetic socket can induce or enhance phantom sensations that are perceived as useful for walking. * Investigate whether these perceptual changes (induced or enhanced) are associated with objective, measurable improvements in gait quality.
• Participants with amputations:
‣ Major lower limb amputation
⁃ Understand and be able to express oneself in the French language (for semi-structured interviews)
⁃ Affiliated with a social security scheme
• Asymptomatic volunteer participants:
‣ No major surgery on the lower limbs for at least 3 years
⁃ No minor injury to the trunk, lower or upper limbs that could influence walking for at least 1 year
⁃ Understand and be able to express oneself in the French language
⁃ Affiliated with a social security scheme