The African disability scooter: efficiency testing in paediatric amputees in Malawi

Figures & data

Table 1. Data collection schedule.

Day	Mobility method around course
1	Testing: Scooter on level surface with prosthetic leg
2	Testing: Walking on level surface with prosthetic leg Testing: Scooter on level surface with prosthetic leg
3	Testing: Walking on level surface with axilla crutches
4	Scooter on level surface with prosthetic leg
5	Activities/games on scooter
6	Activities/games on scooter
7	REST DAY
8	Activities/games on scooter
9	Activities/games on scooter
10	Activities/games on scooter
11	Scooter on level surface without prosthetic leg
12	Testing: Scooter on level surface with prosthetic leg Testing: Scooter on level surface without prosthetic leg
13	Testing: Scooter on uneven surface with prosthetic leg
14	Testing: Scooter on uneven surface without prosthetic leg

Bold indicates test conditions.

Figure 1. The African Disability Scooter.

Figure 2. (a) Difference in oxygen cost between conditions. Brackets indicate significant differences. (b) Difference in speed between conditions. Brackets indicate significant differences.

Figure 3. (a) Differences in oxygen cost between repeated testing on different days. Testing was completed with the subject's prosthetic limb in place. (b) Differences in speed between repeated testing on different days. Testing was completed with the subject's prosthetic limb in place.