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i-LIMB hand protocol launched
TOUCH Bionics has launched the i-LIMB Hand Protocol for Therapists, written by Diane Atkins in co-operation with the company's clinical team.
The focus of the Protocol for Therapists is to introduce the occupational or physical therapist with the unique characteristics and function of the i-LIMB Hand, and to familiarise them with the progression of functional training.
The materials provided are also designed to facilitate authorisation for patient services, enhance evaluations, support team based rehabilitation services and, ultimately, to optimise the success that wearers will have when using the i-LIMB Hand.
TOUCH Bionics has launched the i-LIMB Hand Protocol for Therapists, written by Diane Atkins in co-operation with the company's clinical team.
The focus of the Protocol for Therapists is to introduce the occupational or physical therapist with the unique characteristics and function of the i-LIMB Hand, and to familiarise them with the progression of functional training.
The materials provided are also designed to facilitate authorisation for patient services, enhance evaluations, support team based rehabilitation services and, ultimately, to optimise the success that wearers will have when using the i-LIMB Hand.
System to help more natural walking
AMERICAN manufacturers have developed new technology to help people with prosthetic legs walk more naturally.
OrthoCare Innovations will begin producing the Compas computerised prosthesis alignment system, which detects misalignments in a prosthetic device as a person walks, in the near future.
The company's chief technology officer David Boone told Assistive Technologies that data is then sent to a computer and recommendations are made on how to adjust the device for maximum efficiency and comfort.
AMERICAN manufacturers have developed new technology to help people with prosthetic legs walk more naturally.
OrthoCare Innovations will begin producing the Compas computerised prosthesis alignment system, which detects misalignments in a prosthetic device as a person walks, in the near future.
The company's chief technology officer David Boone told Assistive Technologies that data is then sent to a computer and recommendations are made on how to adjust the device for maximum efficiency and comfort.
