Muscle specific declines in oxygen saturation during acute ambulation with hands-free and conventional mobility devices

• Main Authors: Adam P. Bradley (Author), Alexis S. Roehl (Author), Joseph Smith (Author), Ryan McGrath (Author), Kyle J. Hackney (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Disuse is associated with reduced muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2). Improving oxygen delivery to tissues is important for healing, preventing muscle atrophy, and reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Mobility devices are used during disuse periods to ambulate and protect the injured limb. This s...