Gait analysis for prosthetic integration provides insight into human walking mechanics and how prosthetic devices can be tailored to support natural movement. This book explains kinetic and kinematic principles, observational and instrumented gait analysis, and deviation patterns common in prosthetic users. It discusses the impact of alignment, socket fit, and component choice on gait efficiency. The text equips practitioners to interpret gait data and make informed prosthetic adjustments to enhance function.
Peyton Cole is a biomechanist and clinical gait analyst whose work centers on integrating gait analysis into prosthetic fitting and adjustment. With advanced knowledge in motion capture technology, he assists clinics in adopting data-driven evaluation protocols. He has authored several papers on asymmetry patterns and compensatory mechanics in amputees. His consulting work supports prosthetic labs and sports rehabilitation centers in refining gait performance. He is also involved in training programs for physiotherapists and prosthetists.