Variable cadence: theoretical question
Stephan Manucharian
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Variable cadence: theoretical question
Creator:
Stephan Manucharian
Date:
12/31/2014
Text:
Dear List,
Happy Holidays!
I am working on a research paper and would like to pick your collective
brain on the perception of the following.
1. Medicare K2 level classification mentions ability to transverse *low-level
environmental barriers (EB), such as curbs, stairs and uneven surfaces*,
whereas the K3 level classification requires ability to transverse *most
environmental barriers* QUESTION: In your opinion, what other EBs (besides
curbs, stairs and uneven surfaces) one may expect from a K3 ambulator to be
able to negotiate?
2. Normal cadence of an able-bodied person is considered to be between 100
and 115 steps/min. Do you expect a K3 ambulator to fit in the same range?
Regardless of the level of amputation?
3. In order to determine one's ability to ambulate with variable cadence,
how variable should his/her gait speed be? Is a mere 5 steps/min (or 5%
increase) sufficient? Or maybe 10%? Where do you draw a line?
Best to all in the New Year! I will really appreciate your input.
Stephan
*Dr. Stephan R. Manucharian, CP, BOCO, LP(NJ), FAAOP*
*Doctor of Health ScienceClinical DirectorOrthopedic Arts Laboratory,
Inc.141 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11201718-858-2400; Fax:
718-858-9258; <URL Redacted>
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please contact the sender by e-mail, fax or telephone and destroy this
document.*
Happy Holidays!
I am working on a research paper and would like to pick your collective
brain on the perception of the following.
1. Medicare K2 level classification mentions ability to transverse *low-level
environmental barriers (EB), such as curbs, stairs and uneven surfaces*,
whereas the K3 level classification requires ability to transverse *most
environmental barriers* QUESTION: In your opinion, what other EBs (besides
curbs, stairs and uneven surfaces) one may expect from a K3 ambulator to be
able to negotiate?
2. Normal cadence of an able-bodied person is considered to be between 100
and 115 steps/min. Do you expect a K3 ambulator to fit in the same range?
Regardless of the level of amputation?
3. In order to determine one's ability to ambulate with variable cadence,
how variable should his/her gait speed be? Is a mere 5 steps/min (or 5%
increase) sufficient? Or maybe 10%? Where do you draw a line?
Best to all in the New Year! I will really appreciate your input.
Stephan
*Dr. Stephan R. Manucharian, CP, BOCO, LP(NJ), FAAOP*
*Doctor of Health ScienceClinical DirectorOrthopedic Arts Laboratory,
Inc.141 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11201718-858-2400; Fax:
718-858-9258; <URL Redacted>
< <URL Redacted>>The content of this communication is for
exclusive use of the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged and
non-disclosable information. If the recipient of this communication is not
the addressee, such recipient is strictly prohibited from printing,
photocopying, saving on any media, distributing or otherwise using the
information contained herein. If you received this communication in error,
please contact the sender by e-mail, fax or telephone and destroy this
document.*
Citation
Stephan Manucharian, “Variable cadence: theoretical question,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236978.
