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Table 1 Community participation categories, and their indicative physical exertion level and description as responsibility or liberty

From: Activity, socket fit, comfort and community participation in lower limb prosthesis users: a Cambodian cohort study

Category

Physical exertion (low/high)

Considered a responsibility or a liberty

Paid work, employment and education

Low or high

Personal and family responsibility

Relationships and social interactions

Low

Liberty but sometimes a social responsibility

Economic life (shopping, banking etc.)

Low but can include carrying

Personal and family responsibility

Physical activity, exercise and sport

High

Liberty but sometimes a personal responsibility

Religion and spirituality

Low

Liberty or personal responsibility

Healthcare

Low

Personal responsibility

Leisure and entertainment

Typically low

Liberty