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Adaptive sports technology and biomechanics: prosthetics. [Review]

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Citation: Pm & R. 6(8 Suppl):S40-57, 2014 Aug.PMID: 25134752Institution: MedStar National Rehabilitation NetworkForm of publication: Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Artificial Limbs | *Sports for Persons with Disabilities/ph [Physiology] | Computer-Aided Design | Humans | Mechanical Phenomena | Prosthesis DesignISSN:

1934-1482

Name of journal: PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitationAbstract: With the technologic advances in medicine and an emphasis on maintaining physical fitness, the population of athletes with impairments is growing. It is incumbent upon health care practitioners to make every effort to inform these individuals of growing and diverse opportunities and to encourage safe exercise and athletic participation through counseling and education. Given the opportunities for participation in sports for persons with a limb deficiency, the demand for new, innovative prosthetic designs is challenging the clinical and technical expertise of the physician and prosthetist. When generating a prosthetic prescription, physicians and prosthetists should consider the needs and preferences of the athlete with limb deficiency, as well as the functional demands of the chosen sporting activity. The intent of this article is to provide information regarding the current advancements in the adaptive sports technology and biomechanics in the field of prosthetics, and to assist clinicians and their patients in facilitating participation in sporting activities. Copyright � 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.All authors: Cooper RA, De Luigi AJDigital Object Identifier:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2014.06.011

Date added to catalog: 2015-06-03

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With the technologic advances in medicine and an emphasis on maintaining physical fitness, the population of athletes with impairments is growing. It is incumbent upon health care practitioners to make every effort to inform these individuals of growing and diverse opportunities and to encourage safe exercise and athletic participation through counseling and education. Given the opportunities for participation in sports for persons with a limb deficiency, the demand for new, innovative prosthetic designs is challenging the clinical and technical expertise of the physician and prosthetist. When generating a prosthetic prescription, physicians and prosthetists should consider the needs and preferences of the athlete with limb deficiency, as well as the functional demands of the chosen sporting activity. The intent of this article is to provide information regarding the current advancements in the adaptive sports technology and biomechanics in the field of prosthetics, and to assist clinicians and their patients in facilitating participation in sporting activities. Copyright � 2014 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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