Ski Hand
Kristin
Description
Collection
Title:
Ski Hand
Creator:
Kristin
Date:
2/12/2001
Text:
Hello P & Oers!
I have a lady who is a transhumeral amputee (midlength) and who was
asking about a ski hand/ attachment she could use to cross country ski
with. I am aware of the Hosmer model (as seen in the Atlas), but are
there other options? Also, I realize it takes an awful lot of upper body
strength and leverage to propel oneself forward and I am wondering if
she will be able to do so adequately with the prosthesis. Any
suggestions or reports of past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Kristin Bradley, Prosthetics Intern
I have a lady who is a transhumeral amputee (midlength) and who was
asking about a ski hand/ attachment she could use to cross country ski
with. I am aware of the Hosmer model (as seen in the Atlas), but are
there other options? Also, I realize it takes an awful lot of upper body
strength and leverage to propel oneself forward and I am wondering if
she will be able to do so adequately with the prosthesis. Any
suggestions or reports of past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Kristin Bradley, Prosthetics Intern
Citation
Kristin, “Ski Hand,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/215979.
