Rehabilitation
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Benefits of Adaptive Gaming
May 07, 2023
After limb loss, individuals need to re-learn how to do most things, like walking, running, or living day-to-day with a prosthetic limb. Besides p...
After limb loss, individuals need to re-learn how to do most things, like walking, running, or living day-to-day with a prosthetic limb. Besides p...
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The Differences in Hip Muscle Strength and Balance Among Above-Knee Amputees
February 08, 2023
After amputation and before acquiring a new prosthetic limb, people with limb loss are often classified into five functional levels, also known as...
After amputation and before acquiring a new prosthetic limb, people with limb loss are often classified into five functional levels, also known as...
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The Current State of Fall Training
It’s easy to assume that all individuals with limb loss get fall training after amputation. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and a recently published study proves it.
Do Lower-Limb Amputees Pay Attention to Their Prosth...
It doesn’t seem obvious, but humans are wired to control biological body parts and receive information by directing attention toward them. This is called “body-specific attention,” which explains ...
Understanding Changes in Lower-Limb Muscle Volume Af...
If you or someone you know has a lower-limb amputation, you might have noticed volume differences in the residual limb, mainly when a prosthetic limb is often used.
3 Exercises That Can Improve Gait and Balance
One of the top causes of injury for many amputees is losing balance, leading to falls. Struggling with balance makes it hard to get through the day without risking a fall.
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