Abstract
By means of electric impulse neuroprotheses bring paralysed muscles to contraction. In spite of less force generating, swifter fatigue and less muskular selection compared to "normal" function, patients with complete paralyse of extremities attain simple functions to grasp at something for activities of daily living. The usage requires determined physically traits (e.g. sufficient muscular effort), mentally firmness and support by people associated with the person concerned.
| Translated title of the contribution | Grasping via neuroprotheses - Principles and preconditions for usage |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 22-26 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Ergotherapie und Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2003 |
Keywords
- Activities of daily living (ADL)
- Grasping
- Neuroprotheses
- Tetraplegia