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  • Clinical Applications

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  • Dr. Sidney Fishman's original identification of foundational educational needs in prosthetics and orthotics.
  • The inclusion of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and material sciences as core physical science disciplines.

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  • To describe the clinical application of physical sciences in prosthetics and orthotics.
  • To expand the collective understanding within the field through scientific principles.

Main Methods:

  • Application of biomechanics to analyze able-bodied and prosthetic gait.
  • Utilizing material science principles for prosthetic socket construction.
  • Employing physics concepts for suspension systems and load distribution in prosthetic devices.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated engineering of prosthetic components to replicate human biomechanics.
  • Detailed applications of physical sciences to upper limb prosthetics.
  • Explored physical science applications in lower limb orthotics.

Conclusions:

  • Physical sciences are integral to the current practice of prosthetics and orthotics.
  • Mechatronics and statistics are identified as crucial future areas for clinical proficiency.