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The O&P PT’s last entry, Tech Talk, explored recent innovative technology in operative control designs for upper extremity prostheses. Let’s take a deeper dive into these systems… Upper Limb Prosthetic Control Systems Actuation of a prosthesis may be classified by the structural design.1 This can be categorized as passive or active; the latter being generated […]
For over 100 years, Patriots Day has been more than a day to commemorate the 1775 Battles of Lexington & Concord, it has marked the day of the Boston Marathon (save for 2020 & 2021 courtesy the coronavirus pandemic).1,2 A 26.2 mile course traversing 8 towns and cities, commencing in one of my favorite parts […]
There are many factors that contribute to the high energy cost of prosthetic gait. Less muscle mass, shorter lever arms and changes to the vascular system are a few of the intrinsic factors leading to excessive energy expenditure.1 Compensations to combat this start off small and lead to bigger problems. Overuse, muscle imbalance and postural […]
A place to share knowledge, promote collaboration and provide support for patients, professionals and people interested in orthotics and prosthetics rehabilitation. Follow this blog for resources, news highlights and information related to O&P rehabilitation across the continuum of care. April is National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. A befitting time to release the […]