Surfing Prosthesis
Kevin Dowling
Description
Collection
Title:
Surfing Prosthesis
Creator:
Kevin Dowling
Date:
6/7/2004
Text:
Dear All
I have recently seen a young man in clinic who is learning to surf. He has a
right side congenital absence with a short residual limb (proximal 3rd). He
needs a device which will allow him to paddle rapidly and then when he is up
to speed to press down through the device to gain support whilst moving to
a standing position on the board.
This case is unique to us and I wonder if anyone has any knowledge or
experience of appropriate terminal devices or a design for a bespoke
appliance which has proved itself in use. Any suggestions or information
would be gratefully received.
Thanks and Regards
Kevin Dowling MBAPO
Prosthetist. Newcastle upon Tyne. UK.
I have recently seen a young man in clinic who is learning to surf. He has a
right side congenital absence with a short residual limb (proximal 3rd). He
needs a device which will allow him to paddle rapidly and then when he is up
to speed to press down through the device to gain support whilst moving to
a standing position on the board.
This case is unique to us and I wonder if anyone has any knowledge or
experience of appropriate terminal devices or a design for a bespoke
appliance which has proved itself in use. Any suggestions or information
would be gratefully received.
Thanks and Regards
Kevin Dowling MBAPO
Prosthetist. Newcastle upon Tyne. UK.
Citation
Kevin Dowling, “Surfing Prosthesis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 4, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223303.
