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NRH Hosts Upper Limb Workshop
 

Objectives of the October 25, 2008 workshop:

  • Discuss current research efforts addressing issues related to phantom limb sensation.
  • Explore the newest technologies available to upper limb prosthetic users.
  • Explore pragmatic solutions to challenging functional tasks for upper limb amputees.


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agenda
1:10 pm – 1:40 pm The Use of Mirrors to Address Phantom Limb Sensation
Sharon Weeks, Research Assistant
Department of Orthopedics and Research
Walter Reed Army Medical Center

1:40 pm – 2:10 pm UE Prosthetics from the Prosthetist Perspective
Brian Monroe, CPO, District Amputee Care Center

2:10 pm – 2:30 pm UpperEx National Outreach Coalition
Eric Westover & Shawn McHugh, UpperEx

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Ottobock: Newest Technologies in UE Prosthetics
John Smith, Ottobock

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Upper Limb Amputation: The Patient Perspective
Wendy Stoeker, OTR

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm The Open Prosthetics Project
Jonathan Kunniholm, Open Prosthetics

 
 


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