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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
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2015
As prosthetic development moves towards the goal of natural control, harnessing amputees’ inherent ability to learn new motor skills may enable proficiency. This manuscript describes a structured rehabilitation protocol, which includes imitation, repetition, and reinforcement learning strategies, for improved multifunctional prosthetic control.
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Customizing a Cryolite Glass Prosthetic Eye
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2019
This manuscript shows each step of customizing a cryolite glass prosthetic eye including some major advantages of the use of cryolite glass for manufacturing an eye prosthesis compared to poly(methyl methacrylate). In addition, this manuscript gives ophthalmologists better insight into the ocularistic care that could improve interprofessional collaboration.
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Engineering Platform and Experimental Protocol for Design and Evaluation of a Neurally-controlled Powered Transfemoral Prosthesis
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2014
Neural-machine interfaces (NMI) have been developed to identify the user's locomotion mode. These NMIs are potentially useful for neural control of powered artificial legs, but have not been fully demonstrated. This paper presented (1) our designed engineering platform for easy implementation and development of neural control for powered lower limb prostheses and (2) an experimental setup and protocol in a laboratory environment to evaluate neurally-controlled artificial legs on patients with...
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An Optimized Protocol for the Efficient Radiolabeling of Gold Nanoparticles by Using a 125I-labeled Azide Prosthetic Group
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2016
A detailed procedure for the synthesis of a 125I-labeled azide and the radiolabeling of dibenzocyclooctyne (DBCO)-group-conjugated, 13-nm-sized gold nanoparticles using a copper-free click reaction is described.
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Group Design
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2020
The most basic experimental design involves two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The two groups are designed to be the same except for one difference— experimental manipulation. The experimental group gets the experimental manipulation—that is, the treatment or variable being tested—and the control group does not. Since experimental manipulation is the only difference between the experimental and control groups, we can be sure that any differences between the two are due to...
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Control depends on linking signals from the user’s body or device to intended movement. Sensors may detect muscle activity or mechanical forces, then translate those signals into commands for the prosthesis. The resulting control system must correspond with residual anatomy so movement is usable and interaction with the environment becomes more effective.
Anatomical modeling and biomechanics help designers match device motion to the user’s residual anatomy. This alignment matters because the artificial limb or assistive device must support movement that fits the person’s remaining bodily structure. Materials selection complements this process by contributing to the device’s physical design and functional performance.
Behavioral adaptation is not separate from technical performance. Users learn to control the device, alter movement strategies, and respond to sensory feedback over time. Comfort and appearance can also shape acceptance and use. Studying these responses helps designers pursue technologies that feel more intuitive while remaining effective in mobility and rehabilitation.
A design workflow can bring together anatomical modeling, materials selection, biomechanics, control systems, and sensors. Modeling addresses residual anatomy, biomechanics guides movement, and sensors provide muscle-activity or force signals for command generation. Considering these elements together helps align the device’s motion with the user’s body and intended function.
Its relevance is strongest when a device must do more than provide a physical structure. The design can support movement, function, and interaction with the environment while behavioral findings guide control and adaptation. This combination informs technologies intended to improve mobility and rehabilitation for people using artificial limbs or assistive devices.
Behavioral research examines how people learn control, adapt movement strategies, and respond to comfort, appearance, and sensory feedback. These observations reveal whether a device is intuitive, effective, and socially acceptable from the user’s perspective. The findings can then guide design choices for technologies used in mobility and rehabilitation.