Although prosthetic research technology has improved immensely over the years, most research tools and devices are not waterproof thus posing a challenge for underwater experimentation and analysis. In order to employ underwater research, the team at the University of Hartford has developed innovative solutions for their annual research with combat-wounded veterans to improve performance outcomes across various tactical skills. Join Michael McCauley, MS, LCPO, Matt Parente, MS, PT, CPO, FAAOP, and Duffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP to discuss their research on protheses performance in various conditions underwater in partnership with The Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the challenges faced and associated protocol when deploying underwater prosthetic research
- Identify innovative solutions for non-traditional research via exposure to case studies
- Apply best practices to support water-based research of lower limb prosthetic users