Upper limb amputation Arm amputatie
Conditions
Interventions
In experiment 1 , three groups of 12 participants train to use an prosthetic simulator on 5 consecutive days for 45 minutes. One group trains, beside intermanual transfer also mental imagery, where us
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Able-bodied persons (1) Normal or corrected to normal sight (2) Right-handed (3) Aged 18 till 40 Patients (1) An unilateral forearm amputation and an indication for a first myo-electric prosthesis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Able-bodied persons (1) Neurological problems concerning upper extremity or torso (2) Motor problems concerning upper extremity or torso (3) Earlier experience with a prosthesis simulator (4) Limited sight despite correction Patients (1) An upper limb amputation at a different level than a forearm amputation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip force control: Mean deviation of the asked force in N; 2. Movement time: Time taken to execute the movement in s. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Initiation time: Time between the starting signal and the actual start in s. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactS. Romkema
Hanzeplein 1
Outcome results
None listed