Valoración de un programa de fisioterapia, actividad física, deporte y psicomotricidad en niños amputados que utilizan prótesis mioeléctricas / Assesment of a physiotherapy programme, physical activity, sports and pyschomotricity for amputee children using myoelectric prosthesis

Después de haber desarrollado un programa intensivo de actividad física, psicomotricidad y deporte adaptado para niños y adolescentes amputados de miembro superior, se valora la eficacia y los logros cualitativos del mismo respecto a la bimanualidad y el uso de prótesis mioeléctricas. El programa fue desarrollado en el formato de campamento de verano, de cinco días de duración, y durante dos ediciones sucesivas. Los resultados han demostrado su eficacia cualitativa y cuantitativa. Se emplaza a la utilización de estos sistemas de reentrenamiento, combinados con otras formas de rehabilitación en España (AU)

After having developed an intensive program of physical and psychomotor activity, and adapted sports for children and adolescents with upper limb amputations, effectiveness and qualitative achievements are recognized, regarding bimanual skills and the use of myoelectric prosthesis. This programme was developed in the frame of six-day «summer camp», in two consecutive editions in Spain. The results have shown qualitative and quantitative efficiency and encourage the use of these training systems in combination with other forms of rehabilitation in Spain (AU)

Neuroprostheses for grasping.

In recent years a number of neuroprostheses have been developed and used to assist stroke and spinal cord injured subjects to restore or improve grasping function. These neuroprostheses clearly demonstrated that the targeted group of subjects can significantly benefit from this technology and that functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a viable method for restoring or improving grasping function. In this article the FES technology is briefly explained and some of the better known neuroprostheses for grasping are discussed. Furthermore, a typical population of subjects that can benefit from this technology is indicated as well as the methodology to select and train these subjects to apply the neuroprosthesis in daily living activities. This article also provides a brief summary of the achieved results with the existing neuroprostheses for grasping and discusses some of the challenges this technology is currently facing.

Acquired limb deficiencies. 3. Prosthetic components, prescriptions, and indications.

UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights indications for prosthetic components and prescription formulation for adults with acquired limb deficiency. It is part of the chapter on acquired limb deficiencies in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Advantages and disadvantages of specific components of upper and lower limb prostheses are discussed, and a sample prescription sheet for upper limb devices is included. Recent innovations in terminal devices for upper limb prostheses are reviewed. Special considerations for the adult with acquired multilimb deficiency are also examined. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To describe indications for prosthetic components and prescription formulation for adults with acquired limb deficiency.

Upper extremity myoelectric prosthetics.

Myoelectric control of upper limb prostheses has proven to be an effective and efficient means of controlling prosthetic components. This means of control has been used extensively for over 30 years, during which time these systems have become reliable and durable in most situations. Myoelectric control, or any other prosthetic control scheme, should not be considered as the optimal control for arm prostheses, but rather as one of the several effective ways of producing desired function. Advanced clinical practice calls for a blending of all control schemes, as appropriate, to allow the prosthesis to serve the intentions of the user efficiently and with little mental effort. Technology continues to change, bringing with it new and sometimes better ways of fitting amputees. Microprocessors and programmable controllers have opened new and exciting avenues for improvement in function. New, and as of yet unidentified, electronic and mechanical advances are certainly on the horizon. There is much work to be done before upper limb prostheses rightfully are called arm replacements. But progress is occurring and advances are being made toward the goal of replacing the function and appearance of that marvelous tool, the human arm.