upper limb amputation
Conditions
Interventions
In experiment 1 , three groups of 16 participants train to use an prosthetic
simulator on 5 consecutive days for 45 minutes. One group trains, beside
intermanual transfer also mental imagery, where
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 48 able-bodied right-handed adults, 18 till 40 years old, with normal or corrected to normal sight. 2 adult patients with an unilateral forearm amputation and an indication for a first myo-electric prosthesis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological problems concerning upper extremity or torso Motor problems concerning upper extremity or torso Earlier experience with a prosthesis simulator Limited sight despite correction --> This is based on the opinion of the participant;Patients: amputation at a different level than a forearm amputation. Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language Inability to follow instructions Diseases affecting the joints, nerves or muscles of the non- amputated arm, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Movement time: time taken to execute the task in s. - Grip force control: mean deviation of the asked force in N. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed