Categorization of compensatory motions in transradial myoelectric prosthesis users
Journal article
| Authors | Hussiani, A., Zinck, A. and Kyberd, P. |
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| Abstract | Background: Prosthesis users perform various compensatory motions to accommodate for the loss of the hand and wrist as well as the reduced functionality of a prosthetic hand. Study Design: Comparative analysis Methods: 20 able-bodied subjects and 4 prosthesis users performed a set of bimanual activities. Movements of the trunk and head were recorded using a motion capture system, and a digital video recorder. Clinical motion angles were calculated to assess the compensatory motions made by the prosthesis users. The video recording also assisted in visually identifying the compensations. Results: Compensatory motions by the prosthesis users were evident in the tasks performed (slicing and stirring activities) as compared to the benchmark of able-bodied subjects. Compensations took the form of a measured increase in range of motion, an observed adoption of a new posture during task execution, and pre-positioning of items in the workspace prior to initiating a given task. Conclusion: Compensatory motions were performed by prosthesis users during the selected tasks. These can be categorized into three different types of compensations. |
| Keywords | Biomechanics; biomechanics of prosthetic/orthotic devices; motion analysis; myoelectric; prosthetics; rehabilitation; rehabilitation of amputees; transradia; unilatera; upper limb prosthetics |
| Year | 2017 |
| Journal | Prosthetics and Orthotics International |
| Journal citation | 41 (3), pp. 286-293 |
| Publisher | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| ISSN | 1746-1553 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364616660248 |
| Accepted author manuscript | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | Jun 2017 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 12 May 2016 |
| Deposited | 22 Aug 2025 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9yv54/categorization-of-compensatory-motions-in-transradial-myoelectric-prosthesis-users
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