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(Science Now, November 4, 2009)Josh McHugh addressed this point in the Wired article, and a cool Wired graphic explained how Pistoriuss prostheses worked. Now, theres a targeted study with solid results that addresses many of the issues brought up in that story.The Takeaway: Not taking into account other considerations about lost limbs, its not accurate to think that prostheses currently give athletes a biomechanical advantage. Elite sprinters replica brand watches with prostheses have had to alter their strides and adjust their training in order to compensate for the return energy generated by their lost lower leg, or legs. Comment: If scientists can develop legs that allow paralympians to compete at the same level as other athletes should they be allowed to compete in the Olympics?Joe Springtwitter/joespring
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