Enhancing Motor Function in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation through Peer-Based Balance and Fall Recovery Skill Training

Abstract

We have completed the first year of the proposed 2-year project. The overall goal of this research project is to investigate the effectiveness (Aim 1) and the scientific foundation (Aim 2) of peer-based prosthetic skill training in individuals with leg amputation. Our belief is that amputee learners will show improved skill learning when observing demonstrations from other amputees, as opposed to observing nonamputee models. We will accomplish our objective by executing the following two aims: Aim 1: Determine the effects of peer-based observation training on sensori-motor performance and learning in individuals with LLA. Aim 2: Examine the differences in visual focus, behavioral psychometrics, and brain activation patterns during and after observing motor task demonstrations from amputee peers vs. non-amputees.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1212039

Entities

People

  • Szu-Ping Lee

Organizations

  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amputees
  • Biomedical Research
  • California
  • Eye Tracking
  • Internet
  • Lower Limb Amputations
  • Maryland
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Therapy
  • Professional Development
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Recovery
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • United States
  • Universities

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.