trans-femoral amputee / bovenbeen amputatie feedback / terugkoppeling motor control / aansturing
Conditions
Interventions
1. EMG measurements
2. Electrotactile stimulation
3. Vibrotactile stimulation.
For the EMG measurements the subjects will receive EMG electrodes on several muscles and they will be asked to perform activities of daily life (ADL). For the feedback e
Sponsors
University of Twente
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy: 1. Age between 18 and 30 years old; 2. Able to perform ADL without any problems. Trans-femoral amputees (TFA): 1.Age between 18 and 70 years old; 2. Recovered from surgery; 3. Actively wearing and trained in wearing a trans-femoral prosthesis; 4. Able to perform ADL with use of trans-femoral prosthesis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Healthy subjects: 1. Not able to perform ADL; 2. Lower extremity deficiencies (e.g. knee problems, disabilities in walking); 3. Neurodegenerative diseases; 4. Skin conditions (prone to electrodes, tape etc.). TFA: 1. Not able to wear a trans-femoral prosthesis; 2. Further disabilities in walking; 3. Not able to perform ADL; 4. Neurodegenerative diseases; 5. Skin conditions (prone to electrodes, tape etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. EMG control algorithm for TFP; 2. Feedback strategy for TFP; 3. Combined control and feedback loop for TFP. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Electrotactile array; 2. Vibrotactile array; 3. Vibrotacitle parameters (frequency, etc.); 4. EMG muscle patterns. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactE.C. Wentink
Drienerlolaan 5
Outcome results
None listed