History of unilateral transfemoral or transtibial amputation
Able to ambulate independently without the use of aids (i.e., walking cane)
Able to walk at least 6 minutes continuously without stopping.
Has a safe residuum with no open wounds on either the residual or intact limb
Has a prosthetic limb with materials that are sound and safe to withstand the mobility requirements of the study
You may not be if
Younger than 18 years old
Inability to give informed consent
Neurological disorder such as multiple sclerosis that affects gait
Currently pregnant (or intend to become pregnant while participating in study)
Blood clots in the leg, or any condition in which compression of the thigh or transient ischemia is contraindicated (e.g. open wounds in the leg)
History of uncontrolled hypertension
History of heart failure
Implanted electrical device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator
Head injury within the previous 6 months
Seizure disorder
History of thrombosis
History of sickle cell trait
History of genetic disease that impacts gait (e.g. cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy).
Clareo Health | Determining the Effects of Ischemic Conditioning and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Overall Function After Lower Limb Amputation
