A virtual coach for upper-extremity myoelectric prosthetic rehabilitation

Successful prosthesis use is largely dependent on providing patients with high-quality, individualized pre-prosthetic training, ideally completed under the supervision of a trained therapist. Computer-based training systems, or `virtual coaches,' designed to augment rehabilitation training protocols are an emerging area of research and could be a convenient and low-cost alternative to supplement the therapy received by the patient. In this...