Fig. 4

Comparison of kinematic characteristics of delayed-lowering strategies across able-bodied, sound side and prosthesis side trips. a Increases in joint flexion (ankle dorsiflexion) were measured relative to the joint angles at trip onset. Delayed-lowering strategies on the prosthesis side had statistically larger increase in hip flexion, and smaller increase in ankle dorsiflexion, compared to able-bodied subjects (*p < .05, **p < .005, familywise). b Prosthesis side delayed-lowering strategies had a higher average difference in greater trochanter height on the tripped and sound sides compared to able-bodied subjects. c Recovery on the prosthesis side required more time than in able-bodied subjects