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Re-Gaining Proprioception with Prosthetic Limbs
March 26, 2021
The sense of proprioception refers to a person's ability to determine where their limbs are positioned in space without needing to look. This enables you to point where your nose is even when your eyes are closed. Having this sense also makes it easier to balance, move, and manipulate objects.
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First Female Pilot Amputee Paves the Way for Future Pilots
March 23, 2021
Maj. Christy Wise, a United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, is the first woman amputee to return to flying duty. Wise lost her leg abou...
Maj. Christy Wise, a United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, is the first woman amputee to return to flying duty. Wise lost her leg abou...
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The Forces That Influence Prosthetic Research
March 19, 2021
Adapting to amputee life takes time. This article takes you through some prosthetic projects at the Harvard Medical School (HMS) and how researche...
Adapting to amputee life takes time. This article takes you through some prosthetic projects at the Harvard Medical School (HMS) and how researche...
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Gait Training for New Amputees
March 16, 2021
You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...
You just spent the last 4 weeks working with your physical therapist on exercises to strengthen your core and legs, all the while focused on impr...
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Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Lower-Limb Amputees
March 12, 2021
After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...
After amputation surgery, many amputees begin rehabilitation within 10 days, while some start using a preparatory prosthesis within 14-21 days. At...
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Textile Sensor Detects Prosthetic Pressure Points
March 09, 2021
Researchers from North Carolina State University created a soft, flexible sensor system from electrically conductive yarns. This prototype could h...
Researchers from North Carolina State University created a soft, flexible sensor system from electrically conductive yarns. This prototype could h...
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