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Upper Limb Rehabilitation For Amputees, Michaela Ramandanes
Upper Limb Rehabilitation For Amputees, Michaela Ramandanes
Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Conference
It is estimated that 75% of the 30 million people that need prosthetic devices lack access to the technologies they need. This suggests a need for solutions outside of standard healthcare models. In this work we present a solution by development of a simple, safe and accessible at-home exercise program for individuals with upper limb loss. It is intended to help amputees strengthen the muscles needed to operate body-powered prostheses when muscles have atrophied from lack of use. Extensive research identified the most effective exercises to hinder overuse injuries. The exercises were compiled and published on a website with a …