A project to design and test a low-cost body powered prosthesis system
Nedaa Elayan studied for her bachelor’s degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics at the University of Jordan. She graduated in May 2018 and shortly thereafter she begun training in orthotics and prosthetics workshop at Our Lady of Peace Center. She officially joined the fit for purpose project as a research assistant in August 2018.
A really useful commentary on the importance of considering usability in the design of any assistive device.
https://jneuroengrehab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12984-021-00862-y
We recently met a young scientist who needs input from lower-limb amputees to help guide an important research project. Interested in helping? You can read about his project here: https://bionicsforeveryone.com/investigating-socket-sensation-proprioception-lower-limb-amputees/ #amputee #amputees #prosthetic #prosthetics #amputeelife
