Can a myoelectric prosthesis work on a frail person without muscle bulk?
Answer
It can. Electrodes have amplifiers to increase signal. We also recommend pre-prosthetic myosite training with use of surface electrodes held on by coban to the skin. There are also games to practice the accuracy of producing the signals (i.e.MyoBoy).
Joyce Tyler, OTR/L, CHT
Joyce Tyler, OTR/L, CHT graduated from Cleveland State University. She received her Certification in Hand Therapy and has been an Occupational Therapist at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio for over 20 years where she has specialized in the treatment of traumatic injuries of the upper extremity. Currently, she is involved with research developing sensory feedback and advanced EMG control of upper limb prosthetics at the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center.
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