Myoelectric prosthesis users and non-disabled individuals wearing a simulated prosthesis exhibit similar compensatory movement strategies
Abstract
Research studies on upper limb prosthesis function often rely on the use of simulated myoelectric prostheses (attached to and operated by individuals with intact limbs), primarily to increase participant sample size. However, it is not known if these devices elicit the same movement strategies as myoelectric prostheses (operated by individuals with amputation). The objective of this study was to address the question of whether non-disabled individuals using simulated prostheses employ the same compensatory movements (measured by hand and upper body kinematics) as individuals who use actual myoelectric prostheses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s12984-021-00855-x
Entities
People
- Albert H. Vette
- Craig S. Chapman
- Heather E. Williams
- Jacqueline S Hebert
- Patrick M. Pilarski
Organizations
- Canadian Network for Research and Innovation in Machining Technology, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency